Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
SHU La Salle University Clark University SCSU UNH Pace University-New York Marist College University of Connecticut-Stamford CCSU Immaculata University University of Dayton Cleveland State| University of Bridgeport | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
University of Bridgeport | CHC | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | chc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
University of Bridgeport | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $38,950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | CHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
University of Bridgeport | CHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | CHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | CHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 1,420 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 18.5% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at CHC than University of Bridgeport ($38,950.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than University of Bridgeport ($25,357 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 36.3% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($12,000 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 13.1% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($29,288 vs. $25,886)
University of Bridgeport vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 40 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming University of Bridgeport students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or CHC? 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 CHC and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than University of Bridgeport (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $200 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More University of Bridgeport graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/