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Overview |
Fairfield University | WestConn | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 4,417 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #466 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $6,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $14,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $15,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $9,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 72% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 4,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Fairfield University | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | WestConn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 4,417 students)
Fairfield University vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or WestConn?
- Fairfield University is 729.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177% higher at Fairfield University than Western Connecticut State University ($53,630.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Fairfield University ($15,862 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 15% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($14,568 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Western Connecticut State University (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 179.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($25,279 vs. $9,057)
Fairfield University vs. WestConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or WestConn? 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 WestConn and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (82% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $29,700 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/