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Overview |
Fairfield University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Seattle U?
- Fairfield University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Fairfield University than Seattle University ($53,630.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Fairfield University ($35,412 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 23.9% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($13,524 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 22.3% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($30,917 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Seattle University (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/