| Fairfield vs. Quinnipiac |
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|---|---|---|
#15 in Federal Region I Universities #13 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #122 in National Universities #6 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$58,400 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$55,480 |
| expensive$21,448 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,140 |
| Less$25,080 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$29,509 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,320 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,230 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter33.29% | Acceptance Rate | Easier72.15% |
| Favorable23.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.09% |
| 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 |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,864 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,424 |
| Smaller5,391 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,557 |
| Smaller1,473 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,867 |
| Smaller556 | Online Student Population | Larger984 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower76% |
| Lower12% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,632) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,348) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,510) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 728 | Number of faculty | 1,121 |
| Higher$119,683 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$104,584 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.