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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount SHU Chapman Providence Pepperdine SCU Marist College USF UConn USC| University of San Diego | Fairfield University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Fairfield University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Fairfield, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 6,019 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | fairfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Fairfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $53,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $53,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $16,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $46,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $25,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 94% |
Admission |
USD | Fairfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 13,359 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 6,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Fairfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Fairfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $77,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Fairfield University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
USD | Fairfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 84% | ||
Campus |
USD | Fairfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 6,019 students)
USD vs. Fairfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Fairfield University?
- University of San Diego is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at USD than Fairfield University ($53,810.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than Fairfield University ($36,008 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 1.6% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($16,750 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than University of San Diego (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 44% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($36,408 vs. $25,279)
USD vs. Fairfield University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Fairfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairfield University or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
USD vs. Fairfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Fairfield University? 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 Fairfield University and USD.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than University of San Diego (82% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $6,900 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $70,200)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/