| Niagara vs. Fairfield |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#13 in Federal Region II Universities #39 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 Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$38,135 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$56,360 |
| cheaper$14,850 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$20,740 |
| More$26,490 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$24,783 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,130 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,310 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier89.55% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.18% |
| Lower15.87% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.05% |
| 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,858 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,019 |
| Smaller2,709 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,757 |
| Smaller1,149 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,262 |
| Larger693 | Online Student Population | Smaller176 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower12% |
| Lower79% | 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: 1,442) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,632) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,510) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 400 | Number of faculties | 618 |
| Lower$87,037 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,670 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.