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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | SCSU | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | southernct.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | SCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $14,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $18,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $7,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | SCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 8,316 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 6,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 | SCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | SCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | SCSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | SCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | SCSU | ||
| 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than University of Bridgeport based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,988 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. SCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or SCSU?
- University of Bridgeport is 407.9% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at University of Bridgeport than Southern Connecticut State University ($32,860.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than University of Bridgeport ($18,712 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 16.2% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($14,076 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 254.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($25,886 vs. $7,308)
University of Bridgeport vs. SCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or SCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCSU or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at University of Bridgeport (926) is 8 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming University of Bridgeport students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. SCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or SCSU? 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 SCSU and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than University of Bridgeport (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $300 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $45,500)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SCSU 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/