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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | USMMA | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 11% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $67 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 943 students)
Fairfield University vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or USMMA?
- Fairfield University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Fairfield University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($53,630.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Fairfield University ($4,891 vs. $46,065)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (94% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 463.1% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($25,279 vs. $4,489)
Fairfield University vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Fairfield University vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Fairfield University.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $15,300 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $77,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/