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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | UMF | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 1,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #649 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $8,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $20,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $10,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $10,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,407 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 990/1245 | ||
| 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 | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | UMF | ||
| 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
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 1,837 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or UMF?
- University of Bridgeport is 280.3% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at University of Bridgeport than University of Maine at Farmington ($32,860.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than University of Bridgeport ($14,486 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 51.9% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($10,764 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than University of Maine at Farmington (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 143.7% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($25,886 vs. $10,623)
University of Bridgeport vs. UMF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman UMF students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or UMF? 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 UMF and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than University of Bridgeport (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $10,300 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $35,200)
- University of Maine at Farmington and University of Bridgeport graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine at Farmington and University of Bridgeport graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/