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Overview |
Alderson Broaddus College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Philippi, WV | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ab.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alderson Broaddus College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,499 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,656 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Alderson Broaddus College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,693 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,041 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Alderson Broaddus College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alderson Broaddus College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Alderson Broaddus College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alderson Broaddus College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alderson Broaddus College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 767 students)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alderson Broaddus College or Fairmont State ?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 418.1% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than Fairmont State University ($31,200.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Alderson Broaddus College ($10,794 vs. $19,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 1.5% lower than costs at Alderson Broaddus College ($10,022 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 276.6% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($24,656 vs. $6,547)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alderson Broaddus College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Alderson Broaddus College .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 18 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Alderson Broaddus College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alderson Broaddus College or Fairmont State ? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Fairmont State and Alderson Broaddus College.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Fairmont State University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/