Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Northeast Catholic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Fairfield University | Northeast Catholic College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Warner, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,289 | 58 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | magdalen.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Fairfield University | Northeast Catholic College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,510 | $23,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,510 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,630 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,877 | $16,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Northeast Catholic College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,463 | 45 | ||
| Admitted | 6,956 | 20 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 44.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 100%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Northeast Catholic College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Northeast Catholic College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Northeast Catholic College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Northeast Catholic College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 15% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Northeast Catholic College | ||
| 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 Northeast Catholic College based on total student enrollment (6,289 students vs. 58 students)
Fairfield University vs. Northeast Catholic College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Northeast Catholic College?
- Fairfield University is 141.3% more expensive to attend than Northeast Catholic College for in-state tuition ($55,510.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.3% higher at Fairfield University than Northeast Catholic College ($55,510.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeast Catholic College than Fairfield University ($20,058 vs. $47,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeast Catholic College are 59.6% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($10,900 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeast Catholic College than Fairfield University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 54% larger than aid received Northeast Catholic College ($25,877 vs. $16,798)
Fairfield University vs. Northeast Catholic College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Northeast Catholic College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeast Catholic College or Fairfield University .
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (45%) than Northeast Catholic College (44.4%)
Fairfield University vs. Northeast Catholic College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Northeast Catholic College? 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 Northeast Catholic College and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Northeast Catholic College (82% vs. 30%)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeast Catholic College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/