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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | MCLA | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | MCLA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 938 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or MCLA?
- University of Bridgeport is 3,090.3% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.4% higher at University of Bridgeport than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($32,860.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than University of Bridgeport ($15,377 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 19.9% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($13,632 vs. $16,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport as Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 186.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($25,886 vs. $9,044)
University of Bridgeport vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 90 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Bridgeport (21)
- Accepted freshman MCLA students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or MCLA? 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 MCLA and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than University of Bridgeport (53% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $8,400 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/