University of Bridgeport vs Western New England
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of BridgeportBridgeport, CTCatholic life on campusWestern New England UniversitySpringfield, MACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Bridgeport lists Mass every weekday.
- Western New England has the higher graduation rate: 64% against 41% at University of Bridgeport.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Western New England has the lower price after aid: $20,726 a year, against $27,238 at University of Bridgeport.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Western New England: $73,157, against $50,323 at University of Bridgeport.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
6 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Bridgeport, CT
Springfield, MA
Setting
City
City
Students
4,103
3,574
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
83%
83%
Average SAT
1192
ACT middle 50%
21–28
Graduation rate
41%
64%
First-year retention
61%
74%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$27,807
$27,290
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$27,238
$20,726
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$28,124
$22,471
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$26,062
$25,205
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$27,487
$28,660
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,733
$29,794
Median debt
$25,750
$25,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$50,323
$73,157
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.