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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Lyndon State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.11 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | - | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 1,147 students)
Fairfield University vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Lyndon State College?
- Fairfield University is 404.4% more expensive to attend than Lyndon State College for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $10,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.2% higher at Fairfield University than Lyndon State College ($53,630.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than Fairfield University ($13,304 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 62.8% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($10,290 vs. $16,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University as Lyndon State College (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 181.5% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($25,279 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
Fairfield University vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Lyndon State 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 Lyndon State College and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Lyndon State College (82% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $41,400 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $35,700)
- Lyndon State College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Lyndon State College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/