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Overview |
Catawba College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,172 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | catawba.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catawba College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,868 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,868 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,576 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,701 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,913 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Catawba College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,199 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,146 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.1% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Catawba College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catawba College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
Catawba College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Catawba College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Catawba 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 Catawba College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,172 students)
Catawba College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catawba College or Fairmont State ?
- Catawba College is 445.8% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($32,868.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at Catawba College than Fairmont State University ($32,868.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Catawba College ($10,794 vs. $19,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 15.5% lower than costs at Catawba College ($10,022 vs. $11,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catawba College than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catawba College students is 311.1% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($26,913 vs. $6,547)
Catawba College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catawba College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Catawba College .
- The average SAT score at Catawba College (990) is 28 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Catawba College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Catawba College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Catawba College (67.1%)
Catawba College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catawba 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 Catawba College.
- The graduation rate at Catawba College is higher than Fairmont State University (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Catawba College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Catawba College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Catawba College graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Catawba College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/