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SHU SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Plattsburgh Clark University SCSU UNH SUNY Canton Ithaca College Pace University-New York Marist College University of Connecticut-Stamford CCSU| University of Bridgeport | SUNY College at Potsdam | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,103 | 2,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $15,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,064 | $14,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,933 | $9,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,592 | 3,905 | ||
| Admitted | 3,596 | 3,338 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (4,103 students vs. 2,751 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or SUNY-Potsdam?
- University of Bridgeport is 364.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam 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 Potsdam ($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 Potsdam than University of Bridgeport ($14,574 vs. $26,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($15,084 vs. $16,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport as SUNY College at Potsdam (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 175.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($26,933 vs. $9,778)
University of Bridgeport vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than University of Bridgeport (64.3%)
University of Bridgeport vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than University of Bridgeport (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $6,400 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/