- Both University of Bridgeport and University of Saint Joseph (USJ) are private.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- USJ has more expensive tuition of $45,908 than University of Bridgeport ($35,760).
- University of Bridgeport has tighter acceptance rate of 53.89% than USJ (90.29%).
- USJ has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than University of Bridgeport (1,090).
- University of Bridgeport is larger with 3,988 students than USJ (1,992 students).
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| #13 in Connecticut | Rankings | #16 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Bridgeport, CT | Location | West Hartford, CT |
| Known as | USJ | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,760 | Undergraduate | $45,908 |
| $21,786 | Graduate | $16,971 |
| $23,001 | Financial Aid | $25,733 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 53.89% | Acceptance Rate | 90.29% |
| 12.84% | Yield | 22.87% |
| 1,090 SAT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,988 | Total Students | 1,992 |
| 1,637 | Undergraduate | 831 |
| 2,351 | Graduate | 1,161 |
| 1,000 | Online Enrollment | 206 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,900 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 829) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 384) $7,460 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,782 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 133 Full-time 294 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 127 Full-time 229 Part-time |
| 332 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 461 Full-time 261 Part-time |
| $61,223 for Faculties $64,956 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,561 for Faculties $55,195 Part-time |