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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | MCNY | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,103 | 663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | mcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | MCNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $19,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $19,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $12,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,064 | $27,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,933 | $6,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | MCNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,592 | 81 | ||
| Admitted | 3,596 | 62 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | MCNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | MCNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $356 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | MCNY | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | MCNY | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | MCNY | ||
| 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 MCNY based on total student enrollment (4,103 students vs. 663 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. MCNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or MCNY?
- University of Bridgeport is 69.9% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at University of Bridgeport than Metropolitan College of New York ($32,860.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Bridgeport than MCNY ($26,064 vs. $27,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 32.6% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($12,334 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than University of Bridgeport (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 310.3% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($26,933 vs. $6,565)
University of Bridgeport vs. MCNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or MCNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNY or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman University of Bridgeport students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- MCNY has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than University of Bridgeport (64.3%)
University of Bridgeport vs. MCNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or MCNY? 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 MCNY and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at University of Bridgeport is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (27% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $5,000 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $40,500)
- University of Bridgeport students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,500)
- University of Bridgeport graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($279 vs. $356)
- More University of Bridgeport graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/