| Fairfield vs. Marist |
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|---|---|---|
#15 in Federal Region I Universities #13 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #31 in Federal Region II Universities #62 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$58,400 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$47,620 |
| expensive$21,448 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,200 |
| More$25,080 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$22,361 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,320 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter33.29% | Acceptance Rate | Easier56.51% |
| Favorable23.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.89% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,864 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,356 |
| Smaller5,391 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,551 |
| Larger1,473 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller805 |
| Larger556 | Online Student Population | Smaller493 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower80% |
| Lower12% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher16% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,632) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,479) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,510) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,400) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 728 | Number of faculty | 562 |
| Higher$119,683 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$99,779 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.