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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 3,059 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or University of Charleston?
- University of Bridgeport is 4.6% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at University of Bridgeport than University of Charleston ($32,860.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than University of Bridgeport ($21,308 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 60.3% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($10,200 vs. $16,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 15.4% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($25,886 vs. $22,422)
University of Bridgeport vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 68 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Bridgeport (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- University of Bridgeport has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Bridgeport vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than University of Bridgeport (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $300 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/