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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 1,196 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Penn State Brandywine?
- University of Bridgeport is 124.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at University of Bridgeport than Penn State Brandywine ($32,860.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than University of Bridgeport ($21,600 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 17.4% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($13,930 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 168.6% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($25,886 vs. $9,638)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Brandywine (969) is 43 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming Penn State Brandywine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Bridgeport (21)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Brandywine is higher than University of Bridgeport (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $9,800 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,500)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Brandywine 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/