- Both University of Bridgeport and Wesleyan University are private.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- Wesleyan University has more expensive tuition of $67,316 than University of Bridgeport ($35,760).
- Wesleyan University has tighter acceptance rate of 16.29% than University of Bridgeport (53.89%).
- Wesleyan University has higher SAT scores of 1,420 than University of Bridgeport (1,090).
- University of Bridgeport is larger with 3,988 students than Wesleyan University (3,253 students).
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| #13 in Connecticut | Rankings | #18 in Liberal Arts Colleges #2 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Bridgeport, CT | Location | Middletown, 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 Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,760 | Undergraduate | $67,316 |
| $21,786 | Graduate | $66,736 |
| $23,001 | Financial Aid | $58,506 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 | |
| 53.89% | Acceptance Rate | 16.29% |
| 12.84% | Yield | 37.80% |
| 1,090 SAT | Test Scores | 1,420 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,988 | Total Students | 3,253 |
| 1,637 | Undergraduate | 3,069 |
| 2,351 | Graduate | 184 |
| 1,000 | Online Enrollment | 59 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,400 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 829) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,006) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 133 Full-time 294 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 384 Full-time 48 Part-time |
| 332 Full-time 324 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 943 Full-time 72 Part-time |
| $61,223 for Faculties $64,956 Part-time | Average Salary | $113,198 for Faculties $81,173 Part-time |