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University of Lynchburg CSU Longwood University EMU Wofford College Campbell University JMU Clemson Lander University RU VWC CNU| Presbyterian College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PC | BC | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 | Sep 21, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PC | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | BC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
PC | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 24% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or BC?
- Presbyterian College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at PC than Bridgewater College ($38,990.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than PC ($19,332 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 22.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,300 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 0.7% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($34,379 vs. $34,142)
PC vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 48 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming PC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at PC (3.6)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Bridgewater College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $4,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,100)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/