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Overview |
Fairfield University | Union College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 2,107 students)
Fairfield University vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Union College?
- Union College is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Union College than Fairfield University ($63,603.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Fairfield University ($41,136 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 6.2% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($15,768 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Union College (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 48.5% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($37,530 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Union College (46.5%)
Fairfield University vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Union 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 Union College and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Fairfield University (86% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $74,200)
- Union College and Fairfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College and Fairfield University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Union College 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/