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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Jefferson?
- Fairfield University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Fairfield University than Thomas Jefferson University ($53,630.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Fairfield University ($28,110 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 13.8% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($14,715 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($32,486 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Fairfield University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $45,800 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $77,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/