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Overview |
Fairfield University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Fairfield University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Fairfield University than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($53,630.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Fairfield University ($29,651 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 20.6% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($13,890 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Fairfield University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 46.4% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($37,006 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $61,800)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/