Fairfield University vs Hope International University

Fairfield University is the more selective of the two at 33%, versus 33% at Hope International University. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Fairfield University and Hope International University are almost equally selective (33% vs 33%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. Fairfield University leans more on extracurricular activities, character / personal qualities, first-generation status, while Hope International University puts more weight on class rank. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Fairfield University's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1310 and Hope International University's is around 1120. Admitted students at Fairfield University post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.