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SHU Bowdoin College Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Colby College Fordham Elon| Fairfield University | Bates College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Bates | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 36% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1420/1520 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 1,790 students)
Fairfield University vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Bates?
- Bates College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Bates than Fairfield University ($61,066.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Fairfield University ($27,491 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 2.8% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,750 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Bates College (94% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 103.4% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($51,414 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Fairfield University .
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Bates (13.7%)
Fairfield University vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Bates? 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 Bates and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Fairfield University (92% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Bates graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $75,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/