- Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a public school while University of Bridgeport is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- University of Bridgeport has more expensive tuition of $35,760 than WCSU ($16,095).
- University of Bridgeport has tighter acceptance rate of 53.89% than WCSU (70.83%).
- WCSU has higher SAT scores of 1,120 than University of Bridgeport (1,090).
- WCSU is larger with 4,417 students than University of Bridgeport (3,988 students).
| Western Connecticut State University View More Rivals | University of Bridgeport View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Connecticut | Rankings | #13 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Danbury, CT | Location | Bridgeport, CT |
WCSU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,763 Connecticut residents $16,095 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $35,760 |
| $14,319 Connecticut residents $18,469 out-of-state | Graduate | $21,786 |
| $6,277 | Financial Aid | $23,001 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 70.83% | Acceptance Rate | 53.89% |
| 20.59% | Yield | 12.84% |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,417 | Total Students | 3,988 |
| 3,799 | Undergraduate | 1,637 |
| 618 | Graduate | 2,351 |
| 397 | Online Enrollment | 1,000 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $50,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) $8,420 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 829) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 213 Full-time 377 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 133 Full-time 294 Part-time |
| 561 Full-time 418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 332 Full-time 324 Part-time |
| $88,849 for Faculties $78,528 Part-time | Average Salary | $61,223 for Faculties $64,956 Part-time |