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Overview |
Fairfield University | BU | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 36,714 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | bu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | BU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $61,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $61,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $17,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $27,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $51,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 48% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | BU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 80,796 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 11,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | BU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | BU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $72,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | BU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Fairfield University | BU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | BU | ||
| 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
- Boston University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. BU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or BU?
- Boston University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at BU than Fairfield University ($61,050.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Fairfield University ($27,829 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 3.9% lower than costs at Boston University ($16,750 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Boston University (94% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 104% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($51,565 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. BU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or BU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BU or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than BU (14.4%)
Fairfield University vs. BU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or BU? 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 BU and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Fairfield University (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $5,100 more per year than BU graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $72,000)
- Boston University and Fairfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Boston University and Fairfield University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/