Colleges Compare Fairfield University vs Connecticut College Fairfield University vs Connecticut College 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 Fairfield University Connecticut College Admit rate 33% 39% SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1260–1390 1160–1370 ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 29–32 26–32 SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet Next deadline Not checked yet Early decision II: Jan 15
Cost Measure Fairfield University Connecticut College Sticker price per year $80,799 $87,800 Average paid after grants $49,906 $35,960
What families with aid paid, by income Measure Fairfield University Connecticut College Under $30,000 $30,752 $17,313 $30,000–$48,000 $35,919 $16,600 $48,000–$75,000 $37,768 $22,908 $75,000–$110,000 $42,341 $29,863 Over $110,000 $53,583 $49,170
After you start Measure Fairfield University Connecticut College Undergrads 5,373 1,937 Graduate within 6 years 84% 84% Come back for year two 91% 90% Median earnings 10 years after starting $101,587 $82,225 Median debt at graduation $25,000 $24,250
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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