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SHU Smith College Providence Marist College UConn Bryn Mawr Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Wellesley Fordham| Fairfield University | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | MHC | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 80% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Fairfield University | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 2,392 students)
Fairfield University vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at MHC than Fairfield University ($58,280.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Fairfield University ($35,765 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 2.6% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,750 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Mount Holyoke College (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 55.5% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($39,304 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than MHC (39.8%)
Fairfield University vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or MHC? 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 MHC and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Fairfield University (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $27,100 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/