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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 460 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Penn State New Kensington?
- University of Bridgeport is 137.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at University of Bridgeport than Penn State New Kensington ($32,860.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than University of Bridgeport ($19,757 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 229.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($25,886 vs. $7,860)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at Penn State New Kensington (980) is 54 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming University of Bridgeport students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Penn State New Kensington is higher than University of Bridgeport (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $9,800 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,500)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State New Kensington 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/