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Overview |
Fairfield University | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Gonzaga?
- Fairfield University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Fairfield University than Gonzaga University ($53,630.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gonzaga University than Fairfield University ($38,727 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 21.4% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($13,794 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($27,601 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.67) as students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Fairfield University (83% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/