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Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT
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Niagara UniversityNiagara University, NY
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#15 in Federal Region I Universities
Rankings*
#13 in Federal Region II Universities
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePrivate (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 DegreeAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$56,360Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$38,135
expensive$20,740Graduate Tuitioncheaper$14,850
Less$24,783Average Financial Aid AmountMore$26,490
Admission
Higher1,310 SAT
30 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,130 SAT
26 ACT
Tighter52.18%Acceptance RateEasier89.55%
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) CreditsAccepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger6,019Total EnrollmentSmaller3,858
Larger4,757Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller2,709
Larger1,262Graduate Student PopulationSmaller1,149
Smaller176Online Student PopulationLarger693
Completion & Outcomes
Higher84%Graduate RateLower72%
Lower12%Transfer-out RateHigher19%
Higher91%Retention RateLower79%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
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 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty11 to 1
618Number of faculties400
Higher$114,670Average Faculty SalaryLower$87,037
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.