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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,103 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $15,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,064 | $25,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,933 | $25,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,592 | 2,508 | ||
| Admitted | 3,596 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Misericordia University | ||
| 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 Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (4,103 students vs. 2,107 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Misericordia University than University of Bridgeport ($36,400.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than University of Bridgeport ($25,090 vs. $26,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 6% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($15,426 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than University of Bridgeport (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 5.1% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($26,933 vs. $25,624)
University of Bridgeport vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 143 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Bridgeport (21)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than University of Bridgeport (64.3%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Misericordia University? 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 Misericordia University and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than University of Bridgeport (64% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $6,500 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $45,500)
- Misericordia University and University of Bridgeport graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia University and University of Bridgeport graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/