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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Penn College | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,103 | 4,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $12,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,064 | $24,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,933 | $7,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 67% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,592 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,596 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than University of Bridgeport based on total student enrollment (4,307 students vs. 4,103 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Penn College?
- University of Bridgeport is 112.7% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at University of Bridgeport than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($32,860.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than University of Bridgeport ($24,650 vs. $26,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 32.8% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($12,314 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Pennsylvania College of Technology (95% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 269.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($26,933 vs. $7,285)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
University of Bridgeport vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Penn College? 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 Penn College and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than University of Bridgeport (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $1,100 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/