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Overview |
Fairfield University | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 55% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 10% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Lehigh than Fairfield University ($58,970.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Fairfield University ($30,453 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 5.4% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($15,890 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Lehigh University (94% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 74.5% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($44,116 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Lehigh (37%)
Fairfield University vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Fairfield University (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $77,100)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/