- Both Quinnipiac University and Fairfield University are private.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- Fairfield University has more expensive tuition of $56,360 than Quinnipiac University ($53,090).
- Fairfield University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.56% than Quinnipiac University (73.88%).
- Fairfield University has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than Quinnipiac University (1,210).
- Quinnipiac University is larger with 8,788 students than Fairfield University (6,019 students).
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| #10 in Connecticut | Rankings | #6 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Hamden, CT | Location | Fairfield, CT |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $53,090 | Undergraduate | $56,360 |
| $18,217 | Graduate | $20,740 |
| $28,293 | Financial Aid | $24,783 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 73.88% | Acceptance Rate | 60.56% |
| 12.06% | Yield | 14.63% |
| 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,310 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,788 | Total Students | 6,019 |
| 6,073 | Undergraduate | 4,757 |
| 2,715 | Graduate | 1,262 |
| 746 | Online Enrollment | 176 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 77% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $67,700 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,348) | 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 | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 408 Full-time 556 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 312 Full-time 306 Part-time |
| 1,213 Full-time 605 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 852 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| $102,748 for Faculties $83,380 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,903 for Faculties $79,180 Part-time |