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Overview |
Fairfield University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,289 | 1,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,510 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,510 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,630 | $21,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,877 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 69% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,463 | 2,461 | ||
| Admitted | 6,956 | 2,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 18/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (6,289 students vs. 1,223 students)
Fairfield University vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Penn State Brandywine?
- Fairfield University is 279.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($55,510.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126% higher at Fairfield University than Penn State Brandywine ($55,510.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Fairfield University ($21,739 vs. $47,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 25.9% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($13,820 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Penn State Brandywine (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 175.9% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($25,877 vs. $9,380)
Fairfield University vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Fairfield University .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Fairfield University (45%)
Fairfield University vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Penn State Brandywine (82% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine 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/