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Overview |
Fairfield University | Emerson | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 5,891 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #235 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $52,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $52,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $19,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $51,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $24,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 78% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 12,109 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 5,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 42.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Emerson | ||
| 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 Emerson based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 5,891 students)
Fairfield University vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Emerson?
- Fairfield University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Fairfield University than Emerson College ($53,630.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairfield University than Emerson ($46,065 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 16.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,750 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Emerson College (94% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($25,279 vs. $24,360)
Fairfield University vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Fairfield University vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Emerson? 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 Emerson and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Emerson College (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $27,900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/