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Amherst SHU Middlebury Providence Dartmouth Swarthmore Harvard Hamilton College Marist College Tufts Vassar UConn| Fairfield University | Williams College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Williams | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 45% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $150 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Williams based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 2,222 students)
Fairfield University vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Williams?
- Williams College is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Williams than Fairfield University ($61,450.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Fairfield University ($20,965 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 7.9% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($15,530 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Williams College (94% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 126% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($57,121 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Williams (8.5%)
Fairfield University vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Williams? 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 Williams and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Fairfield University (95% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Williams graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $73,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $12,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($14,582 vs. $27,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($150 vs. $279)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/