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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 78% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 888 students)
Fairfield University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Fairfield University is 266.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.5% higher at Fairfield University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($53,630.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Fairfield University ($18,142 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 29% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($12,984 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (94% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 155.7% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($25,279 vs. $9,886)
Fairfield University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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/