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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Bates | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 1420/1520 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Bridgeport | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 81% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bates based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 1,790 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Bates?
- Bates College is 85.8% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at Bates than University of Bridgeport ($61,066.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than University of Bridgeport ($27,491 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Bridgeport are 5.3% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,350 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 98.6% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($51,414 vs. $25,886)
University of Bridgeport vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or University of Bridgeport .
- University of Bridgeport has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Bates (13.7%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Bates? 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 Bates and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than University of Bridgeport (92% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $30,200 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $45,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/