Miami vs. BC

Comparable Facts

Compare Miami University Oxford in Oxford, OH with Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Miami University Oxford is larger than BC based on total student enrollment (18,838 students vs. 1,448 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Miami University Oxford is located in Oxford, OH (Distant Town setting); Bridgewater College is in Bridgewater, VA (Small Suburban setting).
• Miami University Oxford is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Bridgewater College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Miami University Oxford 16:1; Bridgewater College 13:1.

Miami vs. BC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Miami or BC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Miami ($11,316 vs. $28,229).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 11.3% lower than at Miami University Oxford ($14,850 vs. $16,750).
• Miami University Oxford is 12.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than BC (about $2,071 more per year; $18,161.00 vs. $16,090.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 156.2% higher at Miami than at Bridgewater College (about $25,131 more per year; $41,221.00 vs. $16,090.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bridgewater College than at Miami University Oxford (100% vs. 93%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 239.3% larger than aid received by Miami University Oxford students ($47,288 vs. $13,937).

Miami vs. BC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Miami or BC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between BC and Miami.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Miami University Oxford (1310) is 120 points higher than at BC (1190).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Miami University Oxford 1220/1390; Bridgewater College 1020/1360.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Miami University Oxford 25/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Miami - Test optional; BC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Miami Feb 1, 2027; BC May 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at BC (3.61).
• BC has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Miami (75.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14% at Miami vs. 10.1% at BC.

Miami vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Miami and BC? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Miami University Oxford's six-year graduation rate (81%) is higher than Bridgewater College's (59%).
• Graduates from Miami University Oxford earn a median of about $11,200 more per year than BC graduates about ten years after starting college ($54,300 vs. $43,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Miami University Oxford graduates have a $2,250 lower median loan debt than BC graduates ($24,750 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Miami graduates have an estimated $24 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than BC graduates ($255 vs. $279).
• More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.