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SUNY Brockport SUNY College at Oswego SUNY at Geneseo SUNY-Potsdam University of Lynchburg UB Buffalo State College SUNY Cortland Longwood University EMU SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Plattsburgh| SUNY at Fredonia | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | BC | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,491 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,795 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,794 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,597 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 3,888 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 |
SUNY at Fredonia | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | BC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 1,421 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 448.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at BC than SUNY at Fredonia ($38,800.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than BC ($15,795 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 2.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($13,830 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 216.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($34,142 vs. $10,794)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or SUNY at Fredonia .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 16 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than SUNY at Fredonia (84.6%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Bridgewater College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $800 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/