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AU Georgetown SHU Providence Marist College Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond UConn William & Mary Villanova| Fairfield University | George Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | George Washington | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,289 | 25,568 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | gwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | George Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,510 | $64,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,510 | $64,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,630 | $45,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,877 | $35,367 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 77% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | George Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,463 | 27,094 | ||
| Admitted | 6,956 | 11,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 43.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | George Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | George Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $80,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,962 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | George Washington | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Fairfield University | George Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 88% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | George Washington | ||
| 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 6,289 students)
Fairfield University vs. George Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or George Washington?
- George Washington University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $55,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at George Washington than Fairfield University ($64,700.00 vs. $55,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Washington University than Fairfield University ($45,466 vs. $47,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 6.7% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($16,300 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than George Washington University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 36.7% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($35,367 vs. $25,877)
Fairfield University vs. George Washington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or George Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Washington or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (45%) than George Washington (43.5%)
Fairfield University vs. George Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or George Washington? 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 George Washington and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than George Washington University (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $77,100)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/