UC vs. BC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Cincinnati Main Campus in Cincinnati, OH with Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than BC based on total student enrollment (45,026 students vs. 1,448 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Cincinnati Main Campus is located in Cincinnati, OH (Large City setting); Bridgewater College is in Bridgewater, VA (Small Suburban setting).
• University of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Bridgewater College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Cincinnati Main Campus 19:1; Bridgewater College 13:1.

UC vs. BC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UC 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 UC ($11,316 vs. $24,696).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 8.7% lower than at Bridgewater College ($13,564 vs. $14,850).
• Bridgewater College is 15.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than UC (about $2,114 more per year; $16,090.00 vs. $13,976.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 82.2% higher at UC than at Bridgewater College (about $13,220 more per year; $29,310.00 vs. $16,090.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bridgewater College than at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 73%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 477% larger than aid received by University of Cincinnati Main Campus students ($47,288 vs. $8,196).

UC vs. BC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UC 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 UC.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1270) is 80 points higher than at BC (1190).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Cincinnati Main Campus 1160/1370; Bridgewater College 1020/1360.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Cincinnati Main Campus 24/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UC - Test optional; BC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UC Mar 1, 2027; BC May 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at BC (3.61).
• BC has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than UC (85.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 22.5% at UC vs. 10.1% at BC.

UC vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UC 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).

• The graduation rate at UC is the same as at Bridgewater College (59% vs. 59%).
• Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of about $2,500 more per year than BC graduates about ten years after starting college ($45,600 vs. $43,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates have a $4,000 lower median loan debt than BC graduates ($23,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UC graduates have an estimated $42 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than BC graduates ($237 vs. $279).
• More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)

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.