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Overview |
Fairfield University | TCU | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at TCU than Fairfield University ($53,890.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Christian University than Fairfield University ($44,190 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 17.5% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($14,250 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Texas Christian University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 11% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($28,048 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- TCU has a higher acceptance rate (56.1%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or TCU? 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 TCU and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Texas Christian University (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $19,500 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/