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University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU JMU RU VWC CNU Randolph-Macon Messiah College Roanoke College Cottey College Mason| Stephens College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stephens College | BC | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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 | Nov 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stephens College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Stephens College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at BC than Stephens College ($38,800.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Stephens College ($19,332 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 20.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,488 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 120% larger than aid received Stephens College ($34,142 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 2 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Stephens College (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $37,400)
- Bridgewater College and Stephens College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Stephens College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/