| Fairfield vs. SHU |
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|---|---|---|
#15 in Federal Region I Universities #13 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | |
| 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 | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$56,360 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$48,460 |
| cheaper$20,740 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$34,060 |
| More$24,783 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,192 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,310 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter52.18% | Acceptance Rate | Easier65.71% |
| Lower19.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.29% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller6,019 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,721 |
| Smaller4,757 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,782 |
| Smaller1,262 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,939 |
| Smaller176 | Online Student Population | Larger1,221 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| 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: 3,529) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,510) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,790) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 618 | Number of faculties | 919 |
| Higher$114,670 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$92,471 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.