BC vs. Virginia Tech

Comparable Facts

Compare Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA with Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Virginia Tech is larger than BC based on total student enrollment (38,857 students vs. 1,448 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Bridgewater College is located in Bridgewater, VA (Small Suburban setting); Virginia Tech is in Blacksburg, VA (Small City setting).
• Bridgewater College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Virginia Tech is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Bridgewater College 13:1; Virginia Tech 17:1.

BC vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, BC or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech ($11,316 vs. $24,912).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 10.3% lower than at Virginia Tech ($14,850 vs. $16,550).
• Bridgewater College is 0.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Virginia Tech (about $142 more per year; $16,090.00 vs. $15,948.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 134.7% higher at Virginia Tech than at Bridgewater College (about $21,674 more per year; $37,764.00 vs. $16,090.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bridgewater College than at Virginia Tech (100% vs. 60%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 415.8% larger than aid received by Virginia Tech students ($47,288 vs. $9,168).

BC vs. Virginia Tech Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, BC or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and BC.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Virginia Tech (1370) is 180 points higher than at BC (1190).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Bridgewater College 1020/1360; Virginia Tech 1280/1450.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted studentsVirginia Tech 28/32.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: BC - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional); Virginia Tech - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional).
• Typical fall application deadline: BC May 1, 2027; Virginia Tech Jan 15, 2027.
• Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at BC (3.61).
• BC has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Virginia Tech (54.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.1% at BC vs. 25.3% at Virginia Tech.

BC vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for BC and Virginia Tech? 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).

• Virginia Tech's six-year graduation rate (82%) is higher than Bridgewater College's (59%).
• Graduates from Virginia Tech earn a median of about $21,900 more per year than BC graduates about ten years after starting college ($65,000 vs. $43,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Virginia Tech graduates have a $3,034 lower median loan debt than BC graduates ($23,966 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Virginia Tech graduates have an estimated $32 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than BC graduates ($247 vs. $279).
• More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)

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.