University of Connecticut vs University of Bridgeport

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University of Connecticut is a public and University of Bridgeport is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
University of Connecticut has more expensive tuition & fees ($43,034) than University of Bridgeport ($35,760).
It is harder to admit to University of Connecticut than University of Bridgeport.
University of Connecticut has a higher submitted SAT score (1,330) than University of Bridgeport (985).
University of Connecticut has more students with 27,003 students while University of Bridgeport has 3,988 students.
University of Bridgeport has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while University of Connecticut's ratio is 16 to 1.
University of Connecticut has more full-time faculties with 2,089 faculties while University of Bridgeport has 133 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Connecticut and University of Bridgeport.

University of Connecticut	vs.	University of Bridgeport
Storrs, Connecticut	Location	Bridgeport, Connecticut
Four-years, Public	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Doctoral / Research University
In-State$20,366 Out-Of-State$43,034	2024 Tuition & Fees	$35,760
83%	% Receiving Financial Aid	93%
$13,180	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$23,001

54.00 %	Acceptance Rates	64.00 %
17.00 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	6.01 %
1,330	SAT Score	985
31	ACT Score	-
83 %	Graduation Rate	46 %
8 %	Transfer-out Rate	34 %
91 %	Retention Rate	68 %
27,003	Student Population	3,988
2,089	Number of Faculties	133
16 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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