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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | CBU | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Fairfield University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 1,934 students)
Fairfield University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or CBU?
- Fairfield University is 51% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Fairfield University than Christian Brothers University ($53,630.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Fairfield University ($18,612 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 63.9% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($10,220 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($26,964 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.67) as students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or CBU? 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 CBU and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Christian Brothers University (82% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $26,500 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $50,600)
- Christian Brothers University and Fairfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Fairfield University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/