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SHU Clark University SCSU UNH Southern New Hampshire University Pace University-New York Marist College University of Connecticut-Stamford CCSU University of Dayton Cleveland State Buffalo State College| University of Bridgeport | Granite State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | GSC | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,103 | 1,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $9,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,064 | $11,851 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,933 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 58% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,592 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,596 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 880/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $148 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (4,103 students vs. 1,326 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or GSC?
- University of Bridgeport is 336% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.3% higher at University of Bridgeport than Granite State College ($32,860.00 vs. $9,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than University of Bridgeport ($11,851 vs. $26,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 66.4% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($9,828 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Granite State College (95% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 370.2% larger than aid received Granite State College ($26,933 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or University of Bridgeport .
University of Bridgeport vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or GSC? 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 GSC and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at GSC is higher than University of Bridgeport (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $9,000 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $12,616 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($14,384 vs. $27,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($148 vs. $279)
- More University of Bridgeport graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/