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Overview |
Fairfield University | Princeton | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $57,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $57,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $18,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $59,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 61% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 38,019 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 5.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.93 | ||
| 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 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $77 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Princeton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Princeton?
- Princeton University is 7% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($57,410.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Princeton than Fairfield University ($57,410.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Fairfield University ($18,698 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 11.2% lower than costs at Princeton University ($16,750 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Princeton University (94% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 136.5% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($59,792 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Fairfield University vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Fairfield University (96% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $36,800 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $77,100)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($7,500 vs. $27,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($77 vs. $279)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/