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SHU Providence JMU VCU Marist College CNU UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Mason Villanova Holy Cross| Fairfield University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 3,757 students)
Fairfield University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Mary Washington College?
- Fairfield University is 500% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at Fairfield University than University of Mary Washington ($53,630.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Fairfield University ($21,863 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 38.5% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($12,090 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than University of Mary Washington (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 179.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($25,279 vs. $9,046)
Fairfield University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than University of Mary Washington (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $21,600 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College 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/