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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 3,559 students)
Fairfield University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Pacific?
- Fairfield University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Pacific for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Fairfield University than Pacific University ($53,630.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than Fairfield University ($33,472 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 16.3% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($14,408 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Fairfield University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 31.9% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($33,340 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Pacific University (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $30,300 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/