| SHU vs. Bridgeport |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #312 in National Universities #12 in Connecticut Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$50,404 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$35,760 |
| expensive$34,394 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,786 |
| Less$20,498 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$25,992 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter65.36% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.02% |
| Favorable17.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower4.85% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,022 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,838 |
| Larger7,204 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,570 |
| Larger3,818 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,268 |
| Larger1,311 | Online Student Population | Smaller936 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower41% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 36% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower61% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 829) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,790) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 1,074 | Number of faculty | 433 |
| Higher$99,855 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$66,593 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.