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Overview |
WCU | BC | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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 |
WCU | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
WCU | BC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
WCU | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,421 students)
WCU vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 402.9% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.1% higher at BC than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($38,800.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than WCU ($19,332 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 2.9% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,830 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 527.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($34,142 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or WCU .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 38 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming WCU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WCU (3.43)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than WCU (87.8%)
WCU vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Bridgewater College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,900 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,100)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU 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/