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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | SHU | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Fairfield, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 10,721 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | sacredheart.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | SHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $46,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $46,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $17,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $45,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $19,484 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | SHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 13,316 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 8,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 935/1160 | |||
| 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 | SHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | SHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $59,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | SHU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | SHU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 75% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | SHU | ||
| 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than University of Bridgeport based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,988 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. SHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or SHU?
- Sacred Heart University is 40.9% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at SHU than University of Bridgeport ($46,310.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Bridgeport than SHU ($28,470 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Bridgeport are 7.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,350 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 32.9% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($25,886 vs. $19,484)
University of Bridgeport vs. SHU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or SHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHU or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- University of Bridgeport has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than SHU (65.7%)
University of Bridgeport vs. SHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or SHU? 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 SHU and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than University of Bridgeport (68% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $14,200 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $45,500)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU 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/