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SHU Providence Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham Marist College UVM Drexel UConn RIT Loyola University Maryland| Fairfield University | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,289 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,510 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,510 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,630 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,877 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 82% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,463 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 6,956 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 6,289 students)
Fairfield University vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $55,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Syracuse than Fairfield University ($61,310.00 vs. $55,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairfield University than Syracuse ($47,630 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($17,400 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Syracuse University (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($29,110 vs. $25,877)
Fairfield University vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (45%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Fairfield University vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Syracuse University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $65,900)
- Syracuse University and Fairfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Syracuse University and Fairfield University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/