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SHU Providence Marist College Annapolis UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Harvard Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon| Fairfield University | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | West Point | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | West Point | ||
| 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 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Fairfield University | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 West Point based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 4,393 students)
Fairfield University vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or West Point?
- Fairfield University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Fairfield University than United States Military Academy ($53,630.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than United States Military Academy (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($25,279 vs. $0)
Fairfield University vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than West Point (12%)
Fairfield University vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or West Point? 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 West Point and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than United States Military Academy (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/