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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Hood | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,103 | 2,078 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $45,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $45,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,064 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,933 | $35,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,592 | 3,287 | ||
| Admitted | 3,596 | 2,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Bridgeport | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Hood | ||
| 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 Hood based on total student enrollment (4,103 students vs. 2,078 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Hood?
- Hood College is 37.3% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($45,120.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Hood than University of Bridgeport ($45,120.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than University of Bridgeport ($23,462 vs. $26,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 14.7% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($14,250 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than University of Bridgeport (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 31.9% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($35,535 vs. $26,933)
University of Bridgeport vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than University of Bridgeport (64.3%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Hood? 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 Hood and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than University of Bridgeport (68% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,500)
- Hood College and University of Bridgeport graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hood College and University of Bridgeport graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/