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SHU Providence Marist College St Lawrence University UConn Skidmore College Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Union College| Fairfield University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 1,607 students)
Fairfield University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Fairfield University ($60,350.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Fairfield University ($34,259 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 1% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,750 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Fairfield University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 75.4% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($44,331 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (82% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $60,200)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Fairfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Fairfield University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/