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SHU JMU Mason Providence Marist College Old Dominion Mary Washington College UConn Virginia Tech VCU Loyola University Maryland Bentley| Fairfield University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | CNU | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 66% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Fairfield University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 4,559 students)
Fairfield University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or CNU?
- Fairfield University is 472.1% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.2% higher at Fairfield University than Christopher Newport University ($53,630.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Fairfield University ($23,287 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 39.7% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($11,990 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Christopher Newport University (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 215.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($25,279 vs. $8,022)
Fairfield University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or CNU? 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 CNU and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Christopher Newport University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $30,000 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU 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/