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SHU Seattle U Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley UW-Seattle Villanova Holy Cross PLU Fordham| Fairfield University | Seattle Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | SPU | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Fairfield University | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | SPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 3,118 students)
Fairfield University vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or SPU?
- Fairfield University is 46.9% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Fairfield University than Seattle Pacific University ($53,630.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Fairfield University ($26,549 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 16.2% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($14,409 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than Fairfield University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($25,359 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or SPU? 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 SPU and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Seattle Pacific University (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $26,700 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SPU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/