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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross SUNY Stony Brook Fordham Hofstra Elon| Fairfield University | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | St John's | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,289 | 578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,510 | $37,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,510 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,630 | $27,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,877 | $25,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,463 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 6,956 | 469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 44.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Fairfield University | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | St John's | ||
| 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (6,289 students vs. 578 students)
Fairfield University vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or St John's?
- Fairfield University is 46.7% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($55,510.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Fairfield University than St John's College ($55,510.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Fairfield University ($27,729 vs. $47,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 16.1% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($14,984 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than St John's College (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 2.7% larger than aid received St John's College ($25,877 vs. $25,194)
Fairfield University vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (45%) than St John's (44.3%)
Fairfield University vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or St John's? 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 John's and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than St John's College (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $35,900 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $41,200)
- St John's College and Fairfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St John's 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 St John's students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/