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Overview |
Fairfield University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Cedarville University | ||
| 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
- Fairfield University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 4,960 students)
Fairfield University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Cedarville University?
- Fairfield University is 55.5% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Fairfield University than Cedarville University ($53,630.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Fairfield University ($25,462 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 99.4% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($8,400 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 28.7% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($25,279 vs. $19,637)
Fairfield University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Cedarville University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $31,200 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/