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Overview |
Bridgewater State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 79% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 2,297 students)
Bridgewater State vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 1,622.2% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 443.8% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Bridgewater State University ($38,340.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Bridgewater State ($13,933 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 21.7% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($14,162 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater State University than University of Connecticut Stamford (82% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 45.4% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($12,528 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 13 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bridgewater State (22)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than Bridgewater State University (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $16,300 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $45,700)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $3,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,590)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($222 vs. $254)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/