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Overview |
UConn | Fairfield University | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Fairfield, CT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 6,289 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | fairfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Fairfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $55,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $55,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $17,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $47,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $25,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 95% |
Admission |
UConn | Fairfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 15,463 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 6,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1240/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Fairfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Fairfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $77,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Fairfield University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
UConn | Fairfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 84% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Fairfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 6,289 students)
UConn vs. Fairfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Fairfield University?
- Fairfield University is 239.9% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($55,510.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Fairfield University than University of Connecticut ($55,510.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Fairfield University ($22,324 vs. $47,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 24.3% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($13,996 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than University of Connecticut (95% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 52.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($25,877 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Fairfield University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Fairfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairfield University or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Fairfield University (45%)
UConn vs. Fairfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Fairfield 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 Fairfield University and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Fairfield University (83% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $15,100 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/