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Overview |
Stockton | BC | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,080 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,740 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,474 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,564 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,515 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,635 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Stockton | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,591 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 8,204 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stockton | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stockton | BC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Stockton | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | 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
- Stockton University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 1,421 students)
Stockton vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 204.6% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $12,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.5% higher at BC than Stockton University ($38,800.00 vs. $20,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than BC ($18,515 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 2% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,564 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Stockton University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 193.4% larger than aid received Stockton University ($34,142 vs. $11,635)
Stockton vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 40 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Stockton (3.54)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Stockton (85.5%)
Stockton vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Bridgewater College (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $6,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $43,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $5,892 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($21,108 vs. $27,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/