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SHU Providence WCU Marist College UConn Penn State La Salle University Loyola University Maryland Drexel Bentley Villanova Holy Cross| Fairfield University | Temple University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Temple | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.46 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Temple?
- Fairfield University is 165.4% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Fairfield University than Temple University ($53,630.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Fairfield University ($23,935 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 7% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($15,648 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Temple University (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 118.4% larger than aid received Temple University ($25,279 vs. $11,575)
Fairfield University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Temple? 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 Temple and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Temple University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $20,800 more per year than Temple graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $56,300)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple 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 Temple students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/