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JMU SHU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Providence Old Dominion Marist College UVA UMBC UConn UNC Charlotte| Fairfield University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Mason | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 74% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Mason | ||
| 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
- George Mason University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Mason?
- Fairfield University is 447.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Fairfield University than George Mason University ($53,630.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Fairfield University ($18,479 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 27.7% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($13,120 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than George Mason University (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 134.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($25,279 vs. $10,760)
Fairfield University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Mason? 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 Mason and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than George Mason University (82% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/