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Overview |
Fairfield University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 66% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 2,077 students)
Fairfield University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Penn State Berks?
- Fairfield University is 248.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at Fairfield University than Penn State Berks ($53,630.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Fairfield University ($21,728 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 16.9% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($14,334 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Penn State Berks (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 196.4% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($25,279 vs. $8,528)
Fairfield University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Penn State Berks (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/