UB vs. BC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD with Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Baltimore is larger than BC based on total student enrollment (3,187 students vs. 1,448 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting); Bridgewater College is in Bridgewater, VA (Small Suburban setting).
• University of Baltimore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Bridgewater College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Baltimore 10:1; Bridgewater College 13:1.

UB vs. BC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UB or BC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than UB ($11,316 vs. $14,545).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 23.3% lower than at University of Baltimore ($14,850 vs. $19,350).
• Bridgewater College is 61% more expensive for in-state tuition than UB (about $6,098 more per year; $16,090.00 vs. $9,992.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 49.1% higher at UB than at Bridgewater College (about $7,894 more per year; $23,984.00 vs. $16,090.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bridgewater College than at University of Baltimore (100% vs. 84%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 325.5% larger than aid received by University of Baltimore students ($47,288 vs. $11,113).

UB vs. BC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UB or BC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between BC and UB.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Bridgewater College (1190) is 150 points higher than at UB (1040).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Baltimore 740/1330; Bridgewater College 1020/1360.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UB - Test optional; BC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: BC May 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UB (2.89).
• BC has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than UB (78.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37% at UB vs. 10.1% at BC.

UB vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UB and BC? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Graduates from University of Baltimore earn a median of about $17,500 more per year than BC graduates about ten years after starting college ($60,600 vs. $43,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Baltimore graduates have a $5,500 lower median loan debt than BC graduates ($21,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UB graduates have an estimated $57 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than BC graduates ($222 vs. $279).
• More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.