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Overview |
Fairfield University | Yale | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 14,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #6 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | yale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Yale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $62,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $62,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $18,647 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $63,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 52% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Yale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 50,060 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 4.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1500/1580 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Yale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Yale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 97% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $118,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Yale | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Yale | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Yale | ||
| 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
- Yale University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Yale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Yale?
- Yale University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Fairfield University for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Yale than Fairfield University ($62,250.00 vs. $53,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Fairfield University ($18,647 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 10.1% lower than costs at Yale University ($16,750 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Yale University (94% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 151.3% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($63,523 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Yale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Yale? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yale or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Yale (4.6%)
Fairfield University vs. Yale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Yale? 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 Yale and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Fairfield University (97% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $41,300 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $77,100)
- Yale University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Yale graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/