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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Nichols | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 945/1180 | ||
| 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 | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Nichols | ||
| 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
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 1,403 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 13.1% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Nichols than University of Bridgeport ($37,150.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than University of Bridgeport ($27,192 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 15.9% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($14,110 vs. $16,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport as Nichols College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 2.4% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($26,515 vs. $25,886)
University of Bridgeport vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman University of Bridgeport students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Nichols? 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 Nichols and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than University of Bridgeport (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $6,300 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $45,500)
- Nichols College and University of Bridgeport graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nichols College and University of Bridgeport graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Nichols 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/