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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Nichols College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 945/1180 | ||
| 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 | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Nichols | ||
| 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 1,403 students)
Fairfield University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Nichols?
- Fairfield University is 44.4% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Fairfield University than Nichols College ($53,630.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Fairfield University ($27,192 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 18.7% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($14,110 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 4.9% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($26,515 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Nichols College (82% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $25,300 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $51,800)
- Nichols College and Fairfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nichols College and Fairfield University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/