- University of Bridgeport is a private school while University of Connecticut is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- University of Connecticut has more expensive tuition of $43,034 than University of Bridgeport ($35,760).
- University of Connecticut has tighter acceptance rate of 47.84% than University of Bridgeport (53.89%).
- University of Connecticut has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than University of Bridgeport (1,090).
- University of Connecticut is larger with 27,003 students than University of Bridgeport (3,988 students).
University of Bridgeport View More Rivals | University of Connecticut View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Connecticut | Rankings | #63 in National Universities #3 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bridgeport, CT | Location | Storrs, CT |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,760 | Undergraduate | $20,366 Connecticut residents $43,034 out-of-state |
| $21,786 | Graduate | $22,194 Connecticut residents $44,106 out-of-state |
| $23,001 | Financial Aid | $13,180 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 53.89% | Acceptance Rate | 47.84% |
| 12.84% | Yield | 22.51% |
| 1,090 SAT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,988 | Total Students | 27,003 |
| 1,637 | Undergraduate | 18,983 |
| 2,351 | Graduate | 8,020 |
| 1,000 | Online Enrollment | 1,436 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $66,000 |
| 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: 11,921) $7,436 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 133 Full-time 294 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,089 Full-time 884 Part-time |
| 332 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,314 Full-time 1,920 Part-time |
| $61,223 for Faculties $64,956 Part-time | Average Salary | $117,307 for Faculties $77,570 Part-time |