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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | UB | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $7,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $20,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $7,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 150 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 920/1050 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 3,288 students)
Fairfield University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or UB?
- Fairfield University is 635.1% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.5% higher at Fairfield University than University of Baltimore ($53,630.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Fairfield University ($18,122 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 15.5% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($16,750 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than University of Baltimore (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 235.1% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($25,279 vs. $7,544)
Fairfield University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or UB? 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 UB and Fairfield University.
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $16,500 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $60,600)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB 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 UB students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/