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Overview |
Fairfield University | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Lafayette College | ||
| 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
- Fairfield University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 2,729 students)
Fairfield University vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Lafayette College than Fairfield University ($58,110.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Fairfield University ($37,186 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 3.5% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,750 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Fairfield University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($25,279 vs. $24,981)
Fairfield University vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Fairfield University vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Fairfield University (88% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $77,100)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/