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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 1,337 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than University of Bridgeport ($33,952.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than University of Bridgeport ($18,701 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 33.3% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($12,264 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 9.7% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($28,392 vs. $25,886)
University of Bridgeport vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at University of Bridgeport (926) is 48 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming University of Bridgeport students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- University of Bridgeport has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
University of Bridgeport vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at University of Bridgeport is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (27% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $2,300 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($22,718 vs. $27,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More University of Bridgeport graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/