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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 990/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than Penn State Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 623 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Penn State Schuylkill?
- University of Bridgeport is 124.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at University of Bridgeport than Penn State Schuylkill ($32,860.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than University of Bridgeport ($17,252 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 113.9% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($7,644 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Penn State Schuylkill (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 104.4% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($25,886 vs. $12,665)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at University of Bridgeport (926) is 6 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Incoming University of Bridgeport students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Schuylkill students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- Penn State Schuylkill has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Penn State Schuylkill and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Schuylkill is higher than University of Bridgeport (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill earn on average $9,800 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,500)
- Penn State Schuylkill students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Schuylkill graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Schuylkill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/