- Both University of Bridgeport and Connecticut College are private.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- Connecticut College has more expensive tuition of $64,812 than University of Bridgeport ($35,760).
- Connecticut College has tighter acceptance rate of 37.96% than University of Bridgeport (53.89%).
- Connecticut College has higher SAT scores of 1,420 than University of Bridgeport (1,090).
- University of Bridgeport is larger with 3,988 students than Connecticut College (1,948 students).
University of Bridgeport View More Rivals | Connecticut College View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Connecticut | Rankings | #32 in Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Bridgeport, CT | Location | New London, CT |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,760 | Undergraduate | $64,812 |
| $21,786 | Graduate | $13,950 |
| $23,001 | Financial Aid | $34,994 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 53.89% | Acceptance Rate | 37.96% |
| 12.84% | Yield | 21.52% |
| 1,090 SAT | Test Scores | 1,420 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,988 | Total Students | 1,948 |
| 1,637 | Undergraduate | 1,948 |
| 2,351 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,000 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 829) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,890) $9,980 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $7,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 133 Full-time 294 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 199 Full-time 71 Part-time |
| 332 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 619 Full-time 137 Part-time |
| $61,223 for Faculties $64,956 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,714 for Faculties $57,719 Part-time |