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Overview |
Fairfield University | MIT | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 11,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #8 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | mit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | MIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $57,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $57,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $20,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $45,591 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 71% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | MIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 33,767 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 1,337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 35/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1530/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | MIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | MIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $142,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $179 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | MIT | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | MIT | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | MIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. MIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or MIT?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($57,590.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at MIT than Fairfield University ($57,590.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Fairfield University ($20,232 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 12.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($16,750 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (94% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 80.4% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($45,591 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. MIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or MIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIT or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than MIT (4%)
Fairfield University vs. MIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or MIT? 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 MIT and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Fairfield University (93% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $65,000 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $77,100)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $9,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($17,316 vs. $27,000)
- MIT graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/