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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 84% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| 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 Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 513 students)
Fairfield University vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Fairfield University is 204.2% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.2% higher at Fairfield University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($53,630.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Fairfield University ($18,198 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 24.1% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($13,500 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 123.8% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($25,279 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Franklin Institute of Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Institute of Boston or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 1.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Fairfield University vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Franklin Institute of Boston? 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 Franklin Institute of Boston and Fairfield University.
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $35,400 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/