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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | SUNY Morrisville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Morrisville | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Morrisville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 1,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #804 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | morrisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Morrisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $16,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $11,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Morrisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 3,648 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 3,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 2.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 860/1060 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Morrisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Morrisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Morrisville | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Morrisville | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Morrisville | ||
| 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 Morrisville based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 1,803 students)
Fairfield University vs. Morrisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Morrisville?
- Fairfield University is 658.6% more expensive to attend than Morrisville for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.8% higher at Fairfield University than SUNY Morrisville ($53,630.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Morrisville than Fairfield University ($16,070 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Morrisville are 7.4% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($15,600 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than SUNY Morrisville (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 128.4% larger than aid received SUNY Morrisville ($25,279 vs. $11,070)
Fairfield University vs. Morrisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Morrisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morrisville or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Morrisville (2.7)
- Morrisville has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Morrisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Morrisville? 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 Morrisville and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than SUNY Morrisville (82% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $41,500 more per year than Morrisville graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $35,600)
- SUNY Morrisville students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morrisville graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morrisville students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/