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Overview |
Fairfield University | UD | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Newark, DE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,289 | 24,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | udel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | UD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,510 | $14,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,510 | $37,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $14,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,630 | $17,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,877 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | UD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,463 | 37,690 | ||
| Admitted | 6,956 | 24,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1200/1360 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | UD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | UD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,203 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | UD | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Fairfield University | UD | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | UD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 6,289 students)
Fairfield University vs. UD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or UD?
- Fairfield University is 295.4% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($55,510.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at Fairfield University than University of Delaware ($55,510.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Fairfield University ($17,716 vs. $47,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 17.3% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($14,838 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than University of Delaware (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 99.1% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($25,877 vs. $12,996)
Fairfield University vs. UD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or UD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UD or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Fairfield University (45%)
Fairfield University vs. UD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or UD? 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 UD and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than University of Delaware (82% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $15,800 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/