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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Temple Fordham Elon BC| Fairfield University | College of St Joseph | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | St. Joe's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Fairfield University | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | St. Joe's | ||
| 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 St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 227 students)
Fairfield University vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or St. Joe's?
- Fairfield University is 206.5% more expensive to attend than St. Joe's for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.5% higher at Fairfield University than College of St Joseph ($53,630.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of St Joseph are 39.6% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($12,000 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than College of St Joseph (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($25,279 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at St. Joe's (3.12)
Fairfield University vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than College of St Joseph (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $39,500 more per year than St. Joe's graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $37,600)
- College of St Joseph students graduate with a $2,388 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($24,612 vs. $27,000)
- St. Joe's graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Joe's students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/