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Overview |
Carolina Christian College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 70 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carolina.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carolina Christian College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,600 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,600 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,400 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,528 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,620 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Carolina Christian College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Carolina Christian College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carolina Christian College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
Carolina Christian College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Carolina Christian College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Carolina Christian College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Carolina Christian College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 70 students)
Carolina Christian College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carolina Christian College or Fairmont State ?
- Carolina Christian College is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($7,600.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at Fairmont State than Carolina Christian College ($15,638.00 vs. $7,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Carolina Christian College ($10,794 vs. $13,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carolina Christian College are 56.6% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($6,400 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carolina Christian College than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairmont State University students is 41.7% larger than aid received Carolina Christian College ($6,547 vs. $4,620)
Which college is harder to get into, Carolina Christian College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Carolina Christian College .
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Carolina Christian College (2.6)
Carolina Christian College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carolina Christian 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 Carolina Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Carolina Christian College is higher than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/