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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Colorado Christian University | Fairfield University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | Fairfield University | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Fairfield, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 6,019 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | fairfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | Fairfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $53,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $53,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $16,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $46,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $25,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
CCU | Fairfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 13,359 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CCU | Fairfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | Fairfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $77,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCU | Fairfield University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
CCU | Fairfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 84% | ||
Campus |
CCU | Fairfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 6,019 students)
CCU vs. Fairfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Fairfield University?
- Fairfield University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than CCU for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Fairfield University than Colorado Christian University ($53,630.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than Fairfield University ($23,313 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 49.6% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($11,194 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($25,279 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Fairfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairfield University or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
CCU vs. Fairfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or Fairfield University? 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 Fairfield University and CCU.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Colorado Christian University (82% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $35,500 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $41,600)
- Colorado Christian University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CCU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/