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University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU JMU RU VWC Marymount University CNU Randolph-Macon Messiah College Roanoke College Marywood| Bridgewater College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | MBC | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
BC | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
BC | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,421 students)
BC vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or MBC?
- Bridgewater College is 22.7% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at BC than Mary Baldwin College ($38,800.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than BC ($18,746 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 34% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($10,320 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 40% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($34,142 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or BC .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 25 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MBC (3.57)
BC vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or MBC? 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 MBC and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Mary Baldwin College (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $4,700 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College and BC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and BC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/