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University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU JMU University of Scranton RU VWC CNU Randolph-Macon Messiah College Roanoke College University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown| Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | BC | ||
| Location | Uniontown, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 424 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,897 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,241 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 872 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 704 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | BC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 424 students)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 180.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at BC than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($38,800.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than BC ($15,897 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus are 6.5% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,984 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 269.5% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($34,142 vs. $9,241)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 118 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming BC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $12,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,100)
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/