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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 51% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 2,363 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Castleton State College?
- University of Bridgeport is 177.7% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at University of Bridgeport than Castleton State College ($32,860.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than University of Bridgeport ($16,791 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 31.8% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($12,404 vs. $16,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 99% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($25,886 vs. $13,007)
University of Bridgeport vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at Castleton State College (959) is 33 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming University of Bridgeport students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Castleton State College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- University of Bridgeport has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than University of Bridgeport (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $7,900 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/