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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | |||
| 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 | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 686 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Paul Smith's College?
- University of Bridgeport is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at University of Bridgeport than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($32,860.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than University of Bridgeport ($25,056 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 5.2% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($15,546 vs. $16,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 5.5% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($25,886 vs. $24,545)
University of Bridgeport vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman University of Bridgeport students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Paul Smith's College is higher than University of Bridgeport (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $8,800 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/