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WVSU WVU Marshall University GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University PennWest California| Columbus State University | Fairmont State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 3,498 students)
Columbus State vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is 37.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($6,022.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Fairmont State than Columbus State University ($15,638.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Columbus State ($10,794 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 20.5% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,022 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Fairmont State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 39.7% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($9,147 vs. $6,547)
Columbus State vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 1 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Columbus State University (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $200 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $37,400)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/