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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Clarks Summit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | BBC | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $182 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Fairfield University | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 552 students)
Fairfield University vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or BBC?
- Fairfield University is 80.6% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.6% higher at Fairfield University than Clarks Summit University ($53,630.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Fairfield University ($16,176 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 129.5% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($7,300 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 27.8% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($25,279 vs. $19,782)
Fairfield University vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at BBC (3.31)
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (65.2%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or BBC? 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 BBC and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Clarks Summit University (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $43,300 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BBC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/