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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | ECSU | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Willimantic, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 4,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #432 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | easternct.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $9,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $18,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 5,488 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 4,052 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | ECSU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than University of Bridgeport based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 3,988 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or ECSU?
- University of Bridgeport is 407.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.6% higher at University of Bridgeport than Eastern Connecticut State University ($32,860.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Bridgeport ($18,628 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 1.5% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($16,106 vs. $16,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport as Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 135.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,886 vs. $10,993)
University of Bridgeport vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- University of Bridgeport has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than ECSU (73.8%)
University of Bridgeport vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or ECSU? 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 ECSU and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than University of Bridgeport (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $900 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,500)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/