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University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU JMU Union College RU VWC La Sierra University CNU DUofC Randolph-Macon Messiah College| Pacific Union College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | BC | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
PUC | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $279 |
Diversity |
PUC | BC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
PUC | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
PUC | 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 18.8% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at BC than Pacific Union College ($38,800.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than PUC ($19,332 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 49.1% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($9,273 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 46% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($34,142 vs. $23,383)
PUC vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 50 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at PUC (3.24)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Pacific Union College (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $16,100 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,000)
- BC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($279 vs. $310)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/