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URI Southern New Hampshire University SHU JMU UMass Dartmouth Clark University Plymouth SCSU UNH University of New Hampshire-Main Campus KSC Pace University-New York| University of Bridgeport | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 1040/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Bridgeport | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 534 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or UNH Manchester?
- University of Bridgeport is 116.9% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at UNH Manchester than University of Bridgeport ($34,010.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than University of Bridgeport ($18,923 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 9.2% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($14,968 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 230.9% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($25,886 vs. $7,822)
University of Bridgeport vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or University of Bridgeport .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 84 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than University of Bridgeport (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $7,800 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $45,500)
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester and University of Bridgeport graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester and University of Bridgeport graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/