Fairfield vs. Niagara |
#15 in Federal Region I Universities #13 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region II Universities #39 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 | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$56,360 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$38,135 |
expensive$20,740 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,850 |
Less$24,783 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$26,490 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,310 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,130 SAT 26 ACT |
Tighter52.18% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.55% |
Favorable19.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.87% |
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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger6,019 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,858 |
Larger4,757 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,709 |
Larger1,262 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,149 |
Smaller176 | Online Student Population | Larger693 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
Lower12% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
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: 1,442) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,510) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
618 | Number of faculties | 400 |
Higher$114,670 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$87,037 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.