- University of Bridgeport is a private school while Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- University of Bridgeport has more expensive tuition of $35,760 than ECSU ($16,624).
- University of Bridgeport has tighter acceptance rate of 53.89% than ECSU (65.81%).
- University of Bridgeport has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than ECSU (1,080).
- ECSU is larger with 4,082 students than University of Bridgeport (3,988 students).
University of Bridgeport View More Rivals | Eastern Connecticut State University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Connecticut | Rankings | #12 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bridgeport, CT | Location | Willimantic, CT |
| Known as | ECSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,760 | Undergraduate | $13,292 Connecticut residents $16,624 out-of-state |
| $21,786 | Graduate | $14,928 Connecticut residents $19,078 out-of-state |
| $23,001 | Financial Aid | $8,626 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 53.89% | Acceptance Rate | 65.81% |
| 12.84% | Yield | 25.77% |
| 1,090 SAT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,988 | Total Students | 4,082 |
| 1,637 | Undergraduate | 3,926 |
| 2,351 | Graduate | 156 |
| 1,000 | Online Enrollment | 77 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 829) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,423) $9,634 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 133 Full-time 294 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 190 Full-time 280 Part-time |
| 332 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 570 Full-time 373 Part-time |
| $61,223 for Faculties $64,956 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,350 for Faculties $76,125 Part-time |