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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | NEC | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 935/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 2,852 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or NEC?
- New England College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at NEC than University of Bridgeport ($40,178.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Bridgeport than NEC ($28,470 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Bridgeport are 2.8% lower than costs at New England College ($16,350 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 13.1% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($29,272 vs. $25,886)
University of Bridgeport vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman University of Bridgeport students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or NEC? 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 NEC and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than University of Bridgeport (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $6,100 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,400)
- New England College and University of Bridgeport graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England College and University of Bridgeport graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/