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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Yeshiva University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 6,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $45,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $45,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $35,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $30,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 86% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 1,615 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 1,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Yeshiva University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yeshiva University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (6,056 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Yeshiva University?
- Fairfield University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Fairfield University than Yeshiva University ($53,630.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yeshiva University than Fairfield University ($35,912 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 20.9% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($13,850 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than Yeshiva University (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yeshiva University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($30,955 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Yeshiva University is higher than Fairfield University (84% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Yeshiva University graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $72,200)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/