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SHU Providence F&M Marist College UConn Gettysburg College Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Union College Fordham| Fairfield University | Dickinson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,289 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,510 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,510 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,630 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,877 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,463 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 6,956 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 17% | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (6,289 students vs. 2,217 students)
Fairfield University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $55,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Dickinson College than Fairfield University ($62,900.00 vs. $55,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson College than Fairfield University ($40,242 vs. $47,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 5.5% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($16,500 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Dickinson College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 55.4% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($40,209 vs. $25,877)
Fairfield University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Fairfield University .
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (45%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Fairfield University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Fairfield University (84% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Dickinson College graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $62,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/