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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Fairfield University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| 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 SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 1,976 students)
Fairfield University vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or SUNY-ESF?
- Fairfield University is 658.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.5% higher at Fairfield University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($53,630.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Fairfield University ($20,928 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 3.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($16,750 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 190.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($25,279 vs. $8,713)
Fairfield University vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $30,900 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/