- Both Marist College and Fairfield University are private.
- Marist College is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, CT.
- Fairfield University has more expensive tuition of $56,360 than Marist College ($46,140).
- Marist College has tighter acceptance rate of 42.62% than Fairfield University (60.56%).
- Fairfield University has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than Marist College (1,280).
- Marist College is larger with 6,464 students than Fairfield University (6,019 students).
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| #26 in New York | Rankings | #6 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | Location | Fairfield, CT |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $46,140 | Undergraduate | $56,360 |
| $16,660 | Graduate | $20,740 |
| $21,233 | Financial Aid | $24,783 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 42.62% | Acceptance Rate | 60.56% |
| 26.50% | Yield | 14.63% |
| 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,310 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,464 | Total Students | 6,019 |
| 5,475 | Undergraduate | 4,757 |
| 989 | Graduate | 1,262 |
| 543 | Online Enrollment | 176 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $62,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $80,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,479) $10,750 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,632) $10,240 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 240 Full-time 323 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 312 Full-time 306 Part-time |
| 821 Full-time 376 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 852 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| $89,879 for Faculties $73,700 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,903 for Faculties $79,180 Part-time |