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SHU USAFA Providence Marist College West Point UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon| Fairfield University | United States Naval Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Annapolis | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Annapolis, Maryland | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,289 | 4,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | usna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Annapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,510 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,510 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,630 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,877 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Annapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,463 | 14,727 | ||
| Admitted | 6,956 | 1,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 85.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1200/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Annapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Annapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| 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 | Annapolis | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| 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 | Annapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Annapolis | ||
| 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 Annapolis based on total student enrollment (6,289 students vs. 4,465 students)
Fairfield University vs. Annapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Annapolis?
- Fairfield University is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($55,510.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Fairfield University than United States Naval Academy ($55,510.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than United States Naval Academy (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($25,877 vs. $0)
Fairfield University vs. Annapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Annapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Annapolis or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis 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 (45%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
Fairfield University vs. Annapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Annapolis? 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 Annapolis and Fairfield University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/