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University of Lynchburg Baylor Longwood University EMU JMU Arkansas RU VWC Harding University CNU Randolph-Macon Messiah College| John Brown University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
John Brown University | BC | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,341 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,488 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,488 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,258 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,464 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,796 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
John Brown University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,545 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 1,045 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1345 | 1070/1375 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
John Brown University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $279 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
John Brown University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 25% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Brown University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,341 students vs. 1,436 students)
John Brown University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than John Brown University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $29,488.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at BC than John Brown University ($40,300.00 vs. $29,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than John Brown University ($19,660 vs. $21,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Brown University are 40.1% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($10,258 vs. $14,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than John Brown University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 66.8% larger than aid received John Brown University ($36,350 vs. $21,796)
John Brown University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at John Brown University (1209) is 175 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming John Brown University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman John Brown University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than John Brown University (67.6%)
John Brown University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown University or BC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between BC and John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at John Brown University is higher than Bridgewater College (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from John Brown University earn on average $10,500 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $43,100)
- John Brown University students graduate with a $5,057 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($21,943 vs. $27,000)
- John Brown University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former John Brown University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/