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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Lehman | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 960/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $105 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than University of Bridgeport based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 3,988 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Lehman?
- University of Bridgeport is 374.2% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.8% higher at University of Bridgeport than CUNY Lehman College ($32,860.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than University of Bridgeport ($4,974 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Bridgeport are 9.6% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($16,350 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport as CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 148.6% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($25,886 vs. $10,412)
University of Bridgeport vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 99 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- University of Bridgeport has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Lehman (55.3%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Lehman? 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 Lehman and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than University of Bridgeport (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $100 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More University of Bridgeport graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/