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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | CHC | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 900/1090 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Fairfield University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 1,420 students)
Fairfield University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or CHC?
- Fairfield University is 37.7% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Fairfield University than Chestnut Hill College ($53,630.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Fairfield University ($25,357 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 39.6% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($12,000 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Fairfield University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 15.9% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($29,288 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or CHC? 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 CHC and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (82% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $31,800 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/