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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | MBC | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 1,957 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or MBC?
- University of Bridgeport is 4% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at University of Bridgeport than Mary Baldwin College ($32,860.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than University of Bridgeport ($18,746 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 58.4% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($10,320 vs. $16,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 6.1% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($25,886 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 83 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Bridgeport (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
University of Bridgeport vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or MBC? 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 MBC and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than University of Bridgeport (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $7,100 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College and University of Bridgeport graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and University of Bridgeport graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/