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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,103 | 312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $63,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $63,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,064 | $45,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,933 | $37,292 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,592 | 179 | ||
| Admitted | 3,596 | 174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | 58.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 880/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Bridgeport | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (4,103 students vs. 312 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 92.1% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at Simon's Rock than University of Bridgeport ($63,140.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Bridgeport than Simon's Rock ($26,064 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Bridgeport are 9.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,350 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than University of Bridgeport (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 38.5% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($37,292 vs. $26,933)
University of Bridgeport vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Bridgeport (64.3%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and University of Bridgeport.
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $5,600 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/