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Overview |
Fairfield University | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $171 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Fairfield University | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | SUNYIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 2,842 students)
Fairfield University vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or SUNYIT?
- Fairfield University is 658.6% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.8% higher at Fairfield University than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($53,630.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Fairfield University ($13,799 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 19.6% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($14,008 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 166.2% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($25,279 vs. $9,497)
Fairfield University vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman SUNYIT students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $23,900 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/