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SHU Temple Clark University SCSU UNH Pace University-New York Marist College University of Connecticut-Stamford CCSU University of Dayton Cleveland State Buffalo State College| University of Bridgeport | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | CW | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | CW | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 828 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or CW?
- University of Bridgeport is 48.6% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at University of Bridgeport than The College of Westchester ($32,860.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than University of Bridgeport ($10,891 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 71.7% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($9,520 vs. $16,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport as The College of Westchester (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 39.5% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($25,886 vs. $18,559)
University of Bridgeport vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or University of Bridgeport .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or CW? 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 CW and University of Bridgeport.
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $5,700 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($23,894 vs. $27,000)
- CW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More University of Bridgeport graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/