University of Connecticut-Stamford vs Fairfield University

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University of Connecticut-Stamford is a public and Fairfield University is a private (not-for-profit) 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 (1,080) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (1,080).
Fairfield University has higher submitted ACT score (21) 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 - University of Connecticut-Stamford and Fairfield University.

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

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

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