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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland IIT Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC| Fairfield University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | MSOE | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1160/1405 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Fairfield University | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | MSOE | ||
| 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 MSOE based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 2,729 students)
Fairfield University vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or MSOE?
- Fairfield University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Fairfield University than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($53,630.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Fairfield University ($25,661 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 34.1% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($12,494 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 26% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($31,850 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (82% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $8,200 more per year than MSOE graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $68,900)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Fairfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Fairfield University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/