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NJIT SHU RPI Providence Marist College Rutgers NYU UConn RIT Lehigh Northeastern Loyola University Maryland| Fairfield University | Stevens Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Stevens | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1380/1510 | ||
| 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 | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Stevens | ||
| 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Stevens?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Stevens than Fairfield University ($56,424.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevens Institute of Technology than Fairfield University ($41,689 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 2% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($16,750 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Fairfield University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 26.4% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($31,949 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Stevens? 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 Stevens and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $12,000 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $77,100)
- Fairfield University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Fairfield University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/