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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | TESC | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,103 | 7,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $6,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $8,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,064 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,933 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,592 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,596 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 880/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
University of Bridgeport | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $111 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than University of Bridgeport based on total student enrollment (7,587 students vs. 4,103 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or TESC?
- University of Bridgeport is 395% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $6,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.2% higher at University of Bridgeport than Thomas Edison State College ($32,860.00 vs. $8,598.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 220.4% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($5,103 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Thomas Edison State College (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($26,933 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or University of Bridgeport .
University of Bridgeport vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or TESC? 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 TESC and University of Bridgeport.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $12,300 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $45,500)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($10,750 vs. $27,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/