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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | MHC | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 1350/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Bridgeport | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 60% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 2,392 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 77.4% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at MHC than University of Bridgeport ($58,280.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Bridgeport than MHC ($28,470 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Bridgeport are 5.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,350 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 51.8% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($39,304 vs. $25,886)
University of Bridgeport vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- University of Bridgeport has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than MHC (39.8%)
University of Bridgeport vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or MHC? 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 MHC and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than University of Bridgeport (85% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $4,500 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,500)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/