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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Longy School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Longy | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 315 students)
Fairfield University vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Longy?
- Fairfield University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Fairfield University than Longy School of Music ($53,630.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Fairfield University ($30,524 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 39.6% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($12,000 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 25.7% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($31,776 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or Fairfield University .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Longy? 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 Longy and Fairfield University.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longy students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/