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Overview |
Chatham | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Chatham | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 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 |
Chatham | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $227 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Fairmont State ?
- Chatham University is 574.6% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.8% higher at Chatham than Fairmont State University ($40,625.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Chatham ($10,794 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 26.9% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,022 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 317.4% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($27,330 vs. $6,547)
Chatham vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham 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 Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Fairmont State University (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/