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Overview |
Barton College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Barton College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 |
Barton College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Barton College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Barton College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or Fairmont State ?
- Barton College is 471.2% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120% higher at Barton College than Fairmont State University ($34,400.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Barton College ($10,794 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 10.8% lower than costs at Barton College ($10,022 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 257.9% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($23,431 vs. $6,547)
Barton College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 3 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Barton College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Barton College (94.6%)
Barton College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than Fairmont State University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Barton College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/