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ECSU SHU SCSU CCSU Clark University UNH Buffalo State College Pace University-New York Marist College University of Connecticut-Stamford UConn University of Dayton| University of Bridgeport | Western Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | WestConn | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,988 | 4,417 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | #466 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $6,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $14,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,470 | $15,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,886 | $9,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 3,082 | 4,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1160 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | WestConn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than University of Bridgeport based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,988 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or WestConn?
- University of Bridgeport is 408.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($32,860.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at University of Bridgeport than Western Connecticut State University ($32,860.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than University of Bridgeport ($15,862 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 12.2% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($14,568 vs. $16,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Bridgeport students is 185.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($25,886 vs. $9,057)
University of Bridgeport vs. WestConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than University of Bridgeport (81.5%)
University of Bridgeport vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport or WestConn? 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 WestConn and University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than University of Bridgeport (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,500)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/