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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | KSC | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Bridgeport | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | KSC | ||
| 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 2,872 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or KSC?
- University of Bridgeport is 179.6% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at University of Bridgeport than Keene State College ($32,860.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than University of Bridgeport ($19,546 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 20.8% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($13,534 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 156.7% larger than aid received Keene State College ($25,886 vs. $10,085)
University of Bridgeport vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 65 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Bridgeport (21)
- Accepted freshman KSC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or KSC? 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 KSC and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than University of Bridgeport (57% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $1,100 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/