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Overview |
Fairfield University | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 82% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $288 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Northeastern | ||
| 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
- Northeastern University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Northeastern?
- Northeastern University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Northeastern than Fairfield University ($59,100.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Fairfield University ($35,827 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 10% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,750 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Northeastern University (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 67.5% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($42,331 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Fairfield University vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Northeastern University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $69,500)
- Fairfield University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,875)
- Fairfield University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/