Compare the Value of an Education from Bridgewater

Is Bridgewater College Priced Well for its Value?

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What Value Means for You

Understanding the value of your education can mean the difference between overpaying or getting a fair price for your degree fromBridgewater

Within Virginia, Bridgewater College is Considered a Lower Quality College at a Good Price.

Bridgewater College's overall average net price combined with a lower quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Virginia. This lands Bridgewater College in the #9 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Virginia.

Nationally, Not Often You See Such a Great Education for Such a Bargain

Bridgewater College's educational quality places it squarely in the middle of our nationwide Best Colleges ranking. However, the school's overall net price is low when compared to other colleges and universities that deliver comparable educational quality. This has earned Bridgewater a ranking of #60 on the Best Colleges for the Money list, placing it in the top 20% of college values across the country.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Bridgewater College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$81,823 - Bridgewater College $87,799 - Aquinas College Michigan
	Good	$112,364 - Concordia University - Chicago $113,194 - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts $117,593 - South Dakota State University
Average	Fair	$131,899 - Sonoma State University
	Low	$137,811 - Walla Walla University
Overpriced	Poor	$150,455 - College of Our Lady of the Elms $157,686 - Stevenson University

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $81,823

On average, a bachelor's degree at Bridgewater College will cost you about $81,823. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $19,986 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$19,986
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$81,823

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. However, to get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Bridgewater College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$190,084	870	D-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$81,823	117	A+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$80,730	151	A

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$190,084	25	D
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$81,823	7	B+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$80,730	12	B-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Virginia.

What is Value? We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value. Read the full methodology article for more.

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Compare the Value of an Education from Bridgewater

Is Bridgewater College Priced Well for its Value?

What Value Means for You

Within Virginia, Bridgewater College is Considered a Lower Quality College at a Good Price.

Nationally, Not Often You See Such a Great Education for Such a Bargain

The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $81,823

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

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