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Overview |
Fairfield University | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 2,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #46 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | trincoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $61,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $32,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $46,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 67% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 36.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $71,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Trinity College | ||
| 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 Trinity College based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 2,205 students)
Fairfield University vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Trinity College?
- Trinity College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Trinity College than Fairfield University ($61,070.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Fairfield University ($32,704 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 0.5% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($16,660 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Trinity College (94% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 85.6% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($46,929 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Fairfield University vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Trinity College? 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 Trinity College and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Fairfield University (86% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/