- Both University of Bridgeport and Fairfield University are private.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- Fairfield University has more expensive tuition of $56,360 than University of Bridgeport ($35,760).
- University of Bridgeport has tighter acceptance rate of 53.89% than Fairfield University (60.56%).
- Fairfield University has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than University of Bridgeport (1,090).
- Fairfield University is larger with 6,019 students than University of Bridgeport (3,988 students).
University of Bridgeport View More Rivals | Fairfield University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Connecticut | Rankings | #6 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Bridgeport, CT | Location | Fairfield, 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 Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,760 | Undergraduate | $56,360 |
| $21,786 | Graduate | $20,740 |
| $23,001 | Financial Aid | $24,783 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 53.89% | Acceptance Rate | 60.56% |
| 12.84% | Yield | 14.63% |
| 1,090 SAT | Test Scores | 1,310 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,988 | Total Students | 6,019 |
| 1,637 | Undergraduate | 4,757 |
| 2,351 | Graduate | 1,262 |
| 1,000 | Online Enrollment | 176 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $80,100 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 829) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,632) $10,240 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 | 12 to 1 |
| 133 Full-time 294 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 312 Full-time 306 Part-time |
| 332 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 852 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| $61,223 for Faculties $64,956 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,903 for Faculties $79,180 Part-time |