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Overview |
Dominican College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Dominican College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,436 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | 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 |
Dominican College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Dominican College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Dominican 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,407 students)
Dominican College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or Fairmont State ?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 418.4% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at Dominican College than Fairmont State University ($31,220.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Dominican College ($10,794 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 39.9% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($10,022 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Fairmont State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 246.2% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($22,666 vs. $6,547)
Dominican College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 83 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Dominican College (89%)
Dominican College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican 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 Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Dominican College is higher than Fairmont State University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $13,900 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Dominican College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/