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Overview |
Susquahanna | BC | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 |
Susquahanna | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | BC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Susquahanna | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,421 students)
Susquahanna vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or BC?
- Susquehanna University is 40.3% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Susquahanna than Bridgewater College ($54,440.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Susquahanna ($19,332 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 8.2% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,830 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($40,914 vs. $34,142)
Susquahanna vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Bridgewater College (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $13,900 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Susquahanna graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Susquahanna graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/