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UB SHU University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM Clark University SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville| University of Bridgeport | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 940/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than University of Bridgeport based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,988 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Buffalo State College?
- University of Bridgeport is 364.8% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at University of Bridgeport than SUNY College at Buffalo ($32,860.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of Bridgeport ($13,812 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 13.7% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($14,386 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 140.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($25,886 vs. $10,756)
University of Bridgeport vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at University of Bridgeport (926) is 25 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming University of Bridgeport students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Bridgeport students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than University of Bridgeport (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $4,800 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/