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Overview |
Fairfield University | Georgetown | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 20,984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #29 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | georgetown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Georgetown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $61,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $61,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $18,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $35,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $45,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 34% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Georgetown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 26,638 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 3,257 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 12.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 48.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1410/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Georgetown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Georgetown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $118,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Georgetown | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Georgetown | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 88% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Georgetown | ||
| 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
- Georgetown University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Georgetown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Georgetown?
- Georgetown University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Georgetown than Fairfield University ($61,872.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than Fairfield University ($35,566 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 12.4% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,750 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Georgetown University (94% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 81.8% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($45,949 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Georgetown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Georgetown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Georgetown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Georgetown? 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 Georgetown and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Fairfield University (94% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $41,800 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $77,100)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/