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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | WPI | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Bridgeport | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than University of Bridgeport based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,988 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 70.4% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at WPI than University of Bridgeport ($56,000.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Bridgeport than WPI ($28,470 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Bridgeport are 1.2% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($16,350 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 4.5% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($27,059 vs. $25,886)
University of Bridgeport vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- University of Bridgeport has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or WPI? 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 WPI and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than University of Bridgeport (76% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,200 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $45,500)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and University of Bridgeport graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and University of Bridgeport graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/