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Overview |
Fairfield University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 44% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Penn State?
- Fairfield University is 192% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Fairfield University than Penn State Main Campus ($53,630.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Fairfield University ($26,747 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 31.4% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($12,744 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Penn State Main Campus (94% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 151.1% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($25,279 vs. $10,066)
Fairfield University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Fairfield University .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Fairfield University (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/