Colleges Compare Connecticut College vs Fairfield University Connecticut College vs Fairfield University Fairfield University is harder to get into (33% vs 39% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $35,960 vs $49,906 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
Getting in Measure Connecticut College Fairfield University Admit rate 39% 33% SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1160–1370 1260–1390 ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 26–32 29–32 SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet Next deadline Early decision II: Jan 15 Not checked yet
Cost Measure Connecticut College Fairfield University Sticker price per year $87,800 $80,799 Average paid after grants $35,960 $49,906
What families with aid paid, by income Measure Connecticut College Fairfield University Under $30,000 $17,313 $30,752 $30,000–$48,000 $16,600 $35,919 $48,000–$75,000 $22,908 $37,768 $75,000–$110,000 $29,863 $42,341 Over $110,000 $49,170 $53,583
After you start Measure Connecticut College Fairfield University Undergrads 1,937 5,373 Graduate within 6 years 84% 84% Come back for year two 90% 91% Median earnings 10 years after starting $82,225 $101,587 Median debt at graduation $24,250 $25,000
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers
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