Siena College vs. Fairfield University

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  • Both Siena College and Fairfield University are private.
  • Siena College is located in Loudonville, NY and Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, CT.
  • Fairfield University has more expensive tuition of $56,360 than Siena College ($44,405).
  • Fairfield University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.56% than Siena College (77.85%).
  • Fairfield University has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than Siena College (1,160).
  • Fairfield University is larger with 6,019 students than Siena College (3,648 students).
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#150 in Liberal Arts Colleges
#58 in New York
Rankings#6 in Connecticut
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Loudonville, NYLocationFairfield, CT
Known as
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (smaller programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$44,405Undergraduate$56,360
$26,194Graduate$20,740
$28,022Financial Aid$24,783
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$65 graduate
77.85%Acceptance Rate60.56%
13.07%Yield14.63%
1,160 SAT, 25 ACTTest Scores1,310 SAT, 30 ACT
Student Population
3,648Total Students6,019
3,516Undergraduate4,757
132Graduate1,262
8Online Enrollment176
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
76%Graduation Rate84%
17%Transfer-out Rate12%
85%Retention Rate91%
$62,300Average Earning after Graduation$80,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,462)
$9,775 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,632)
$10,240 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
209 Full-time
121 Part-time
Number of Faculties312 Full-time
306 Part-time
599 Full-time
228 Part-time
Number of Staffs852 Full-time
320 Part-time
$79,977 for Faculties
$60,812 Part-time
Average Salary$109,903 for Faculties
$79,180 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023