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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Saint Augustines College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 1,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #1013 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | st-aug.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $10,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $10,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $8,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $20,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $11,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 4,918 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 2,894 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 12/16 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 780/940 | ||
| 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 | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $34,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $357 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Fairfield University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| 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 St. Augustine's College based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 1,108 students)
Fairfield University vs. St. Augustine's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or St. Augustine's College?
- Fairfield University is 389% more expensive to attend than St. Augustine's College for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 389% higher at Fairfield University than Saint Augustines College ($53,630.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Augustines College than Fairfield University ($20,081 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Augustines College are 87.3% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($8,942 vs. $16,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University as Saint Augustines College (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 114.8% larger than aid received Saint Augustines College ($25,279 vs. $11,769)
Fairfield University vs. St. Augustine's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or St. Augustine's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Augustine's College or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 1.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at St. Augustine's College (2.5)
- St. Augustine's College has a higher acceptance rate (58.8%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. St. Augustine's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or St. Augustine's College? 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 St. Augustine's College and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Saint Augustines College (82% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $48,800 more per year than St. Augustine's College graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $28,300)
- Fairfield University students graduate with a $7,620 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,620)
- Fairfield University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($279 vs. $357)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Augustine's College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/