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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 69% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Penn College | ||
| 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
- Fairfield University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 4,241 students)
Fairfield University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Penn College?
- Fairfield University is 247.1% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.3% higher at Fairfield University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($53,630.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Fairfield University ($23,030 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 38.1% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($12,130 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 248.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,279 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Fairfield University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (82% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $32,700 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/