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University of Lynchburg WVU Marshall University Longwood University EMU JMU WVSU RU VWC ECU JCSU CNU| Bridgewater College | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
BC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
BC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
BC | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,421 students)
BC vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or University of Charleston?
- Bridgewater College is 23.6% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at BC than University of Charleston ($38,800.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than University of Charleston ($19,332 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 35.6% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($10,200 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 52.3% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($34,142 vs. $22,422)
BC vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or BC .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 40 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
BC vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than University of Charleston (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $2,100 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,100)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/