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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Mercy?
- Fairfield University is 161.4% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.4% higher at Fairfield University than Mercy College ($53,630.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Fairfield University ($15,879 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 18% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($14,200 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Fairfield University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 70.9% larger than aid received Mercy College ($25,279 vs. $14,789)
Fairfield University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Mercy? 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 Mercy and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Mercy College (82% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $34,900 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/