- Both Saint Peter's University (St. Peter's) and Fairfield University are private.
- St. Peter's is located in Jersey City, NJ and Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, CT.
- Fairfield University has more expensive tuition of $56,360 than St. Peter's ($41,054).
- Fairfield University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.56% than St. Peter's (91.29%).
- Fairfield University is larger with 6,019 students than St. Peter's (3,430 students).
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| #7 in New Jersey | Rankings | #6 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Jersey City, NJ | Location | Fairfield, CT |
| St Peter's St. Peter's Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) 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 | ||
| $41,054 | Undergraduate | $56,360 |
| $15,260 | Graduate | $20,740 |
| $30,900 | Financial Aid | $24,783 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 91.29% | Acceptance Rate | 60.56% |
| 19.67% | Yield | 14.63% |
| Test Scores | 1,310 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,430 | Total Students | 6,019 |
| 2,071 | Undergraduate | 4,757 |
| 1,359 | Graduate | 1,262 |
| 953 | Online Enrollment | 176 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $50,900 | 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: 621) $10,830 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 | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 109 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 312 Full-time 306 Part-time |
| 295 Full-time 215 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 852 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| $78,509 for Faculties $69,178 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,903 for Faculties $79,180 Part-time |