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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Roosevelt University Elon BC| Fairfield University | Columbia College Chicago | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 6,646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | colum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $29,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $29,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $28,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $18,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 7,701 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 7,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 94.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 22%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Columbia College?
- Fairfield University is 83.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at Fairfield University than Columbia College Chicago ($53,630.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Fairfield University ($28,387 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 7.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($16,750 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Fairfield University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 40.3% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($25,279 vs. $18,020)
Fairfield University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (82% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $39,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/