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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Bridgeport | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 1,490 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Randolph-Macon than University of Bridgeport ($44,930.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph Macon College than University of Bridgeport ($28,389 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 21% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($13,510 vs. $16,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 18.9% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($30,787 vs. $25,886)
University of Bridgeport vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 172 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Bridgeport (21)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than University of Bridgeport (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $5,100 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,500)
- Randolph Macon College and University of Bridgeport graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and University of Bridgeport graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/