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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Bard College at Simon's Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 298 students)
Fairfield University vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Simon's Rock than Fairfield University ($61,600.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Fairfield University ($44,326 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 2.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,750 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Fairfield University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 50.8% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($38,119 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Fairfield University.
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $37,200 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/