| Yale vs. Fairfield |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#6 in National Universities #12 in World University Rankings #1 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in Federal Region I Universities #13 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,250 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$58,400 |
| expensive$49,500 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,448 |
| More$60,846 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$25,080 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,320 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter3.87% | Acceptance Rate | Easier33.29% |
| Favorable69.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.71% |
| 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 | 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 |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,564 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,864 |
| Larger6,814 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,391 |
| Larger8,750 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,473 |
| Smaller38 | Online Student Population | Larger556 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower84% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,576) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,632) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,510) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 3,700 | Number of faculty | 728 |
| Higher$204,323 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$119,683 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.