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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | SMFA | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,103 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,064 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,933 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,592 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 3,596 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | SMFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (4,103 students vs. 492 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 21.5% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at SMFA than University of Bridgeport ($39,928.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Bridgeport than SMFA ($26,064 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 10.1% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($14,850 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than University of Bridgeport (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 72.3% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($26,933 vs. $15,629)
University of Bridgeport vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or University of Bridgeport .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than University of Bridgeport (64.3%)
University of Bridgeport vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or SMFA? 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 SMFA and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than University of Bridgeport (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $11,200 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/