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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | SNU | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | SNU | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Fairfield University | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | SNU | ||
| 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
- Fairfield University is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 1,507 students)
Fairfield University vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or SNU?
- Fairfield University is 98.6% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.6% higher at Fairfield University than Southern Nazarene University ($53,630.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than Fairfield University ($22,098 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 112% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($7,900 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Fairfield University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 26.7% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($25,279 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at SNU (3.3)
Fairfield University vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or SNU? 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 SNU and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Southern Nazarene University (82% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $24,300 more per year than SNU graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $52,800)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/