| Bridgeport vs. USJ |
#312 in National Universities #12 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #165 in National Universities #7 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$35,760 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$47,278 |
| expensive$21,786 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,604 |
| Less$25,992 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$27,310 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 950 SAT- |
| Easier83.02% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.59% |
| Lower4.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable12.17% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,838 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,952 |
| Larger1,570 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller993 |
| Larger2,268 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller959 |
| Larger936 | Online Student Population | Smaller407 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower41% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| Higher36% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower25% |
| Lower61% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 829) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 384) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,782) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 433 | Number of faculty | 248 |
| Lower$66,593 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,486 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.