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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Manhattanville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Manhattanville College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 2,240 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #430 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | manhattanville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Manhattanville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $39,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $39,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $15,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $27,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Manhattanville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 3,338 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 2,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Manhattanville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Manhattanville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Manhattanville College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 27% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Manhattanville College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Manhattanville College | ||
| 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 Manhattanville College based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 2,240 students)
Fairfield University vs. Manhattanville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Manhattanville College?
- Fairfield University is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Manhattanville College for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $39,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Fairfield University than Manhattanville College ($53,630.00 vs. $39,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattanville College than Fairfield University ($24,702 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattanville College are 10.8% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($15,118 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattanville College than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattanville College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($27,843 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Manhattanville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Manhattanville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattanville College or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Manhattanville College (3.19)
- Manhattanville College has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Manhattanville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Manhattanville 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 Manhattanville College and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Manhattanville College (82% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $25,100 more per year than Manhattanville College graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $52,000)
- Manhattanville College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattanville 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 Manhattanville College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/