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Overview |
Fairfield University | BC | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 15,287 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #45 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $62,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $62,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $30,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $49,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 40% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 40,494 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 6,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 16.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 34.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1435/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Fairfield University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or BC?
- Boston College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at BC than Fairfield University ($62,950.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Fairfield University ($30,559 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 3.9% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($16,120 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Boston College (94% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 97.8% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($49,992 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than BC (16.7%)
Fairfield University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or BC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between BC and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Fairfield University (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $77,100)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/