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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Bridgeport | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | LGCNHS | ||
| 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 LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 1,775 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or LGCNHS?
- University of Bridgeport is 8.1% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at University of Bridgeport than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($32,860.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Bridgeport than LGCNHS ($28,470 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 48.6% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($11,000 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 322.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($25,886 vs. $6,133)
University of Bridgeport vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or University of Bridgeport .
- University of Bridgeport has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
University of Bridgeport vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and University of Bridgeport.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $45,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/