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Overview |
Fairfield University | RPI | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 6,968 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $58,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $58,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $39,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $38,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 16,863 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 10,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | RPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (6,968 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($58,600.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at RPI than Fairfield University ($58,600.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than Fairfield University ($39,127 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 1.4% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($16,750 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 52.8% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($38,636 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- RPI has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or RPI? 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 RPI and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than Fairfield University (84% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $5,400 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $77,100)
- Fairfield University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Fairfield University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/