| Fairfield vs. Wesleyan |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#15 in Federal Region I Universities #13 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$58,400 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$70,042 |
| cheaper$21,448 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$69,702 |
| Less$25,080 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$61,068 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,320 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier33.29% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter16.49% |
| Lower23.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable34.77% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,864 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,011 |
| Larger5,391 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,805 |
| Larger1,473 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller206 |
| Smaller556 | Online Student Population | Larger694 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower84% | Graduate Rate | Higher93% |
| Higher12% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,632) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,006) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,510) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 728 | Number of faculty | 484 |
| Lower$119,683 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$126,901 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.