Fairfield vs Seattle
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CTCatholic collegeBFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Seattle UniversitySeattle, WACatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Jesuit colleges.
- Fairfield lists Mass every weekday; Seattle lists Mass every weekday.
- Fairfield has the higher graduation rate: 84% against 76% at Seattle.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Seattle has the lower price after aid: $22,896 a year, against $33,302 at Fairfield.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Jesuit
Jesuit
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Fairfield, CT
Seattle, WA
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
6,289
7,182
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
33%
77%
Average SAT
1335
1307
ACT middle 50%
29–32
23–30
Graduation rate
84%
76%
First-year retention
91%
84%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$48,095
$34,662
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$33,302
$22,896
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$35,155
$24,523
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$26,953
$26,977
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$44,077
$36,967
Net price, over $110,000 income
$50,773
$42,737
Median debt
$26,000
$19,883
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$88,794
$75,272
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.