| 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 | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$58,400 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$50,404 |
| cheaper$21,448 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$34,394 |
| More$25,080 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,498 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,320 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter33.29% | Acceptance Rate | Easier65.36% |
| Favorable23.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.48% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller6,864 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,022 |
| Smaller5,391 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,204 |
| Smaller1,473 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,818 |
| Smaller556 | Online Student Population | Larger1,311 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower83% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 728 | Number of faculty | 1,074 |
| Higher$119,683 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$99,855 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.