| Manhattan vs. Fairfield |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#4 in Federal Region II Universities #28 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in Federal Region I Universities #13 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$53,400 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$58,400 |
| expensive$25,485 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,448 |
| More$31,090 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$25,080 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,275 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,320 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier78.94% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter33.29% |
| Lower8.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.71% |
| 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 Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,225 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,864 |
| Smaller2,744 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,391 |
| Smaller481 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,473 |
| - | Online Student Population | 556 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower64% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower12% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,063) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,632) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,510) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 440 | Number of faculty | 728 |
| Lower$114,797 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$119,683 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.