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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | St Mary's College of Maryland | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | St. Mary's | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | St. Mary's City, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 1,520 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #143 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | smcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | St. Mary's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $12,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $28,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $14,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $20,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $10,265 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | St. Mary's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 2,934 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 2,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 28/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1130/1370 | ||
| 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 | St. Mary's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | St. Mary's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,370 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $210 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | St. Mary's | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Fairfield University | St. Mary's | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | St. Mary'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. Mary's based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 1,520 students)
Fairfield University vs. St. Mary's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or St. Mary's?
- Fairfield University is 342.6% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at Fairfield University than St Mary's College of Maryland ($53,630.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Mary's College of Maryland than Fairfield University ($20,714 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 18.4% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($14,146 vs. $16,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University as St Mary's College of Maryland (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 146.3% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($25,279 vs. $10,265)
Fairfield University vs. St. Mary's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or St. Mary's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. St. Mary's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or St. Mary'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. Mary's and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than St Mary's College of Maryland (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $25,600 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $6,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's 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/