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Overview |
Westminster College | BC | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Westminster College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 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 |
Westminster College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
Westminster College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,211 students)
Westminster College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at BC than Westminster College ($38,800.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Westminster College ($19,332 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 16.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,900 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 12.9% larger than aid received Westminster College ($34,142 vs. $30,252)
Westminster College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 6 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Westminster College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Bridgewater College (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $2,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Westminster College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Westminster College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/