| Bridgeport vs. Yale |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#312 in National Universities #12 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in National Universities #12 in World University Rankings #1 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$35,760 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,700 |
| cheaper$21,786 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$48,300 |
| Less$23,001 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$60,487 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier81.51% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter4.57% |
| Lower9.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable67.89% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,988 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,776 |
| Smaller1,637 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,645 |
| Smaller2,351 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,131 |
| Larger1,000 | Online Student Population | Smaller74 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower46% | Graduate Rate | Higher97% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower68% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 829) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,576) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,950) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 427 | Number of faculties | 3,460 |
| Lower$64,381 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$192,746 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.