Xavier vs. BC

Comparable Facts

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

Xavier University is larger than BC based on total student enrollment (5,501 students vs. 1,448 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Xavier University is located in Cincinnati, OH (Large City setting); Bridgewater College is in Bridgewater, VA (Small Suburban setting).
• Xavier University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Bridgewater College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Xavier University 10:1; Bridgewater College 13:1.

Xavier vs. BC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Xavier 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 Xavier ($11,316 vs. $33,623).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 6.3% lower than at Bridgewater College ($13,920 vs. $14,850).
• Xavier University is 214.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than BC (about $34,550 more per year; $50,640.00 vs. $16,090.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 214.7% higher at Xavier than at Bridgewater College (about $34,550 more per year; $50,640.00 vs. $16,090.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Xavier University as at Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 47.4% larger than aid received by Xavier University students ($47,288 vs. $32,088).

Xavier vs. BC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Xavier 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 Xavier.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Xavier University (1210) is 20 points higher than at BC (1190).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Xavier University 1103/1310; Bridgewater College 1020/1360.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Xavier University 22/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Xavier - Test optional; BC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: BC May 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at BC (3.61).
• BC has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Xavier (86.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 7.3% at Xavier vs. 10.1% at BC.

Xavier vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Xavier 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).

• Xavier University's six-year graduation rate (77%) is higher than Bridgewater College's (59%).
• Graduates from Xavier University earn a median of about $11,400 more per year than BC graduates about ten years after starting college ($54,500 vs. $43,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Bridgewater College and Xavier graduates have the same median loan debt ($27,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Bridgewater College and Xavier graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($279 vs. $279).
• More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)

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.