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WVSU Fayetteville State University WVU WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University Marshall University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT California University of Pennsylvania| Elizabeth City State University | Fairmont State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
ECSU | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 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 |
ECSU | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $227 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is 502.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($6,022.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.8% higher at Fairmont State than Elizabeth City State University ($15,638.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Fairmont State ($4,120 vs. $10,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 14.8% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($8,727 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Elizabeth City State University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 35.6% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($8,877 vs. $6,547)
ECSU vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 118 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Fairmont State University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $30,700)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $4,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,125)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($227 vs. $270)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/