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Overview |
Fairfield University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 5,416 students)
Fairfield University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Fairfield University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Widener University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $50,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Fairfield University than Widener University Main Campus ($53,630.00 vs. $50,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Fairfield University ($32,185 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 10.2% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($15,200 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Fairfield University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 28.2% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($32,412 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (82% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Widener University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $59,500)
- Widener University Main Campus and Fairfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus and Fairfield University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/