Fairfield University vs University of Connecticut-Stamford

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Fairfield University is a private (not-for-profit) and University of Connecticut-Stamford is a public school and both are four-years schools.
Fairfield University has more expensive tuition & fees ($56,360) than University of Connecticut-Stamford ($40,140).
It is harder to admit to Fairfield University than University of Connecticut-Stamford.
Fairfield University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,310) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (1,080).
Fairfield University has higher submitted ACT score (30) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (21).
Fairfield University has more students with 6,019 students while University of Connecticut-Stamford has 2,297 students.
Fairfield University has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while University of Connecticut-Stamford's ratio is 21 to 1.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Fairfield University and University of Connecticut-Stamford.

Fairfield University	vs.	University of Connecticut-Stamford
Fairfield, Connecticut	Location	Stamford, Connecticut
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree
Doctoral / Research University	Carnegie Classification
$56,360	2024 Tuition & Fees	In-State$17,472 Out-Of-State$40,140
90%	% Receiving Financial Aid	77%
$24,783	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$12,007

44.98 %	Acceptance Rates	80.19 %
20.64 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	10.89 %
1,310	SAT Score	1,080
30	ACT Score	21
84 %	Graduation Rate	63 %
12 %	Transfer-out Rate	12 %
91 %	Retention Rate	81 %
6,019	Student Population	2,297
312	Number of Faculties	-
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	21 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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