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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 2,577 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Penn State Altoona?
- University of Bridgeport is 113.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at University of Bridgeport than Penn State Altoona ($32,860.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than University of Bridgeport ($20,621 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 25.9% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($12,984 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 170.4% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($25,886 vs. $9,574)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Altoona (993) is 67 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming Penn State Altoona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Bridgeport (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than University of Bridgeport (65% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $9,800 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,500)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/