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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | College of Saint Elizabeth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | CSE | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.12 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Fairfield University | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 1,122 students)
Fairfield University vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or CSE?
- Fairfield University is 63% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at Fairfield University than College of Saint Elizabeth ($53,630.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Fairfield University ($21,689 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 31.4% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($12,744 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Fairfield University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 18.3% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($29,905 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or CSE? 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 CSE and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $31,600 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/