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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Ship | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Bridgeport based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 3,988 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Ship?
- University of Bridgeport is 243.4% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227% higher at University of Bridgeport than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($32,860.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than University of Bridgeport ($21,462 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 41.7% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($11,538 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 240.9% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($25,886 vs. $7,593)
University of Bridgeport vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 53 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming University of Bridgeport students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Ship? 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 Ship and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than University of Bridgeport (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,700 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,500)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/