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Overview |
San Jose Christian College | BC | ||
| Location | Rocklin, CA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jessup.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose Christian College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,249 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,591 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose Christian College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 710 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 468 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 |
San Jose Christian College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose Christian College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
San Jose Christian College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
San Jose Christian College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 24% | ||
Campus |
San Jose Christian College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Jessup University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (1,624 students vs. 1,421 students)
San Jose Christian College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose Christian College or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than San Jose Christian College for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at BC than William Jessup University ($38,800.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than San Jose Christian College ($19,332 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 4.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,249 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than William Jessup University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 43.1% larger than aid received William Jessup University ($34,142 vs. $23,855)
San Jose Christian College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose Christian College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or San Jose Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 22 points higher than at San Jose Christian College (1012)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
San Jose Christian College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose Christian College 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 San Jose Christian College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than William Jessup University (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $3,000 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,100)
- William Jessup University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- San Jose Christian College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/