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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon KSC BC| Fairfield University | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Plymouth | ||
| 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 Plymouth based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 3,872 students)
Fairfield University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Plymouth?
- Fairfield University is 351.8% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141% higher at Fairfield University than Plymouth State University ($53,630.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Fairfield University ($20,321 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 41.8% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($11,810 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Fairfield University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 172.2% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($25,279 vs. $9,286)
Fairfield University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Plymouth State University (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $34,900 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $42,200)
- Plymouth State University and Fairfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State University 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 Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/