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SHU Marist College Holy Cross UConn Fordham Bentley BC URI Loyola University Maryland Syracuse Villanova Elon| Fairfield University | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Providence | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,289 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,510 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,510 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,630 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,877 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 82% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,463 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 6,956 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (6,289 students vs. 4,635 students)
Fairfield University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Providence?
- Providence College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $55,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Providence than Fairfield University ($59,830.00 vs. $55,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Providence College than Fairfield University ($46,645 vs. $47,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 1.5% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($17,150 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Providence College (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 16.1% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($30,040 vs. $25,877)
Fairfield University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Fairfield University (45%)
Fairfield University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Providence? 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 Providence and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Fairfield University (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $68,000)
- Providence College and Fairfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Fairfield University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/