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Overview |
Bushnell | BC | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bushnell | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Bushnell | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | BC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bushnell | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 699 students)
Bushnell vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at BC than Bushnell University ($38,800.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Bushnell ($19,332 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 32% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($10,480 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Bushnell University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 65.4% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($34,142 vs. $20,642)
Bushnell vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Bushnell .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 42 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Bushnell (66.8%)
Bushnell vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Bridgewater College (100% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bushnell University earn on average $2,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,100)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/