| Fairfield vs. Yale |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#15 in Federal Region I Universities #13 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in National Universities #12 in World University Rankings #1 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$58,400 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,250 |
| cheaper$21,448 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$49,500 |
| Less$25,080 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$60,846 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,320 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,540 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier33.29% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter3.87% |
| Lower23.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable69.78% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,864 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,564 |
| Smaller5,391 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,814 |
| Smaller1,473 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,750 |
| Larger556 | Online Student Population | Smaller38 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower84% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| 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: 5,576) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,510) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,950) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 |
| 728 | Number of faculty | 3,700 |
| Lower$119,683 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$204,323 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.