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Overview |
Fairfield University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 82% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Fairfield University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Fairfield University is 658.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.6% higher at Fairfield University than Stony Brook University ($53,630.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Fairfield University ($17,213 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 2.1% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($16,408 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Stony Brook University (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 118.2% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($25,279 vs. $11,584)
Fairfield University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Fairfield University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Stony Brook University (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $17,800 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/