Bridgewater College vs. Florida Southern College (FSC) Overview
You’re wrestling with a tough question: “Should I go to BC or Florida Southern?“
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Calculate Your ChancesThis complete guide analyzes both the quantitative and qualitative differences between Bridgewater College and Florida Southern College (FSC). This comparison is particularly valuable at understanding the cultural nuances between the colleges since it uses student videos to capture the “vibes” of campus - these videos are exclusively available on CampusReel :)
Differences between Bridgewater College and Florida Southern College (FSC)
Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s go through a general overview of the high-level differences between Bridgewater College and Florida Southern College (FSC). The table below summarizes some of the most important statistics around competitiveness, costs, etc.
| Bridgewater College | Florida Southern College (FSC) | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state Tuition | $31,480 | $31,460 |
| Net Price | $19,722 | $24,482 |
| Average Financial Aid | $23,578 | $17,408 |
| Total Undergraduates | 1823 | 2519 |
| Average SAT Scores | 920 - 1125 | 1050 - 1230 |
| Acceptance Rate | 49 | 45 |
| Location | 402 E College St | 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr |
| City Name | Bridgewater | Lakeland |
WARNINGS: Based on net price alone, Bridgewater College is the cheaper option. However, this sticker price may not adequately represent the difference in living costs between Bridgewater and Lakeland. BC is in a South Atlantic and Florida Southern is in a South Atlantic - sometimes off campus meals and housing costs can dramatically vary between schools
Is Bridgewater College or Florida Southern College (FSC) Harder to get into? Which school is easier to get into?
If you’re looking at acceptance rate alone, then Florida Southern College (FSC) is more difficult to get into. However, each college is looking to fill its incoming class with a variety of students with different strengths, backgrounds, etc.
Therefore, the acceptance rate alone is not a good indicator that Florida Southern College (FSC) is a better school or will be more difficult for you specifically to get into. On the flipside, Bridgewater College is easier to get into based on acceptance rate alone.
You can use the below college admissions predictor to determine your likelihood of acceptance at either school.
How Do BC Dorms Compare to housing Options at Florida Southern?
Both colleges provide on-campus living options. BC charges for on-campus living, while Florida Southern charges N/A for on-campus living. Most importantly, though, check out the video below for a sample of dorm tours at each school.
BC and Florida Southern student body differences
The table below helps demonstrate the student body differences as well.
| Bridgewater College , % | Florida Southern,% | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.45 | 73.96000000000001 |
| Hispanic | 4.66 | 10.56 |
| Black | 10.81 | 5.680000000000001 |
| Foreign | 0.8200000000000001 | 4.25 |
| Others | 10.3 | 5.5 |
How different is the Bridgewater College campus compared to Florida Southern College (FSC) campus?
The BC campus is located in Bridgewater, VA and is characterized as Suburb: Small (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population less than 100,000). The Florida Southern campus is located in Lakeland, FL and is characterized as City: Small (population less than 100,000).
Which school gives more financial aid?
BC provides $23,578 whereas Florida Southern provides an average of $17,408.
How does BC academics compare to Florida Southern?
When analyzing academics between Bridgewater College and Florida Southern College (FSC) we’ll look at both what current students are studying and also where they end up after graduation. After all, college should prepare you for a career! Analyzing each school’s outcomes is super valuable to understand the value of the degree.
| Majors | BC | Florida Southern |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture agriculture operations and related sciences | N/A | 11 |
| Natural resources and conservation | 10 | 13 |
| Architecture and related services | N/A | N/A |
| Area ethnic cultural gender and group studies | N/A | N/A |
| Communication journalism and related programs | 24 | 39 |
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 10 | 11 |
| Communications technologies technicians and support services | N/A | N/A |
| Personal and culinary services | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering | N/A | N/A |
| Education | N/A | 52 |
| Engineering technologies and engineering related fields | N/A | N/A |
Which is better: Bridgewater College or Florida Southern College (FSC)?
We’ve compared dorm life, costs, outcomes and more to provide the most complete comparison between BC and Florida Southern. But, you’re smart enough to know that numbers paint a terrible picture for truly understanding what each college and community is like. And, the real answer to which school is better is: the school that’s right for you. No matter who you ask, if they know what they’re talking about, the answer is the same: the “better” school is whatever is the best fit for you personally. That’s why it’s extremely important to check out all the videos on CampusReel for each school.
How does BC social life compare to Florida Southern?
It’s tough to understand the nuances of social life with data alone. That’s why we’ve brought in real student videos to show how BC social life differs from Florida Southern.
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