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University of Lynchburg F&M Longwood University EMU JMU RU VWC Dickinson College CNU Temple Mercyhurst College Randolph-Macon| Washington & Jefferson College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
W&J | BC | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
W&J | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
W&J | BC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
W&J | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or BC?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 27.9% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at W&J than Bridgewater College ($49,612.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than W&J ($19,332 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 2.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,524 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 14.1% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($38,963 vs. $34,142)
W&J vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or W&J .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at W&J (3.54)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than W&J (88.1%)
W&J vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Bridgewater College (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $13,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and W&J graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and W&J graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/