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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | CU | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | CU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | CU | ||
| 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 CU based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 2,588 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or CU?
- University of Bridgeport is 30.4% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at University of Bridgeport than Cumberland University ($32,860.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than University of Bridgeport ($18,528 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 81.9% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($8,990 vs. $16,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 16.9% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($25,886 vs. $22,145)
University of Bridgeport vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 63 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming University of Bridgeport students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- University of Bridgeport has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than CU (66.2%)
University of Bridgeport vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or CU? 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 CU and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than University of Bridgeport (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $5,600 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/