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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Goucher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $49,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $49,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $30,945 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $35,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 2,946 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 2,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1113/1328 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Goucher College | ||
| 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 Goucher College based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 1,727 students)
Fairfield University vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Goucher College?
- Fairfield University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Fairfield University than Goucher College ($53,630.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Fairfield University ($30,945 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 0.2% lower than costs at Goucher College ($16,750 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 39.2% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($35,187 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Goucher College? 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 Goucher College and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Goucher College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $24,900 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/