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Overview |
BC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
BC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
BC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
BC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 9% | ||
Campus |
BC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut Stamford is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,297 students vs. 1,421 students)
BC vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Bridgewater College is 147.6% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at BC than University of Connecticut Stamford ($38,800.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than BC ($13,933 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 24.6% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($13,830 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than University of Connecticut Stamford (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 172.5% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($34,142 vs. $12,528)
BC vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or BC .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 25 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Stamford (1009)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Connecticut-Stamford (23)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than BC (90.4%)
BC vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than University of Connecticut Stamford (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $18,900 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $43,100)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/