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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | BC | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | 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 |
Pitt-Bradford | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | BC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,074 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 184% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at BC than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($38,800.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than BC ($16,505 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 33.9% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($10,332 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 153.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($34,142 vs. $13,470)
Pitt-Bradford vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 56 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than BC (90.4%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $14,900 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,100)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/