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Overview |
SU | BC | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,457 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,558 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,558 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,628 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,687 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,956 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SU | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,585 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,573 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SU | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
SU | BC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
SU | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SU | 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
- Southwestern University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (1,457 students vs. 1,436 students)
SU vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or BC?
- Southwestern University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at SU than Bridgewater College ($50,558.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than SU ($19,660 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 5.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,628 vs. $14,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 10.3% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($36,350 vs. $32,956)
SU vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or SU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 134 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SU (3.5)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than SU (39.1%)
SU vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Bridgewater College (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $14,300 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $43,100)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/