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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 |
Emory and Henry College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or Fairmont State ?
- Emory and Henry College is 472.9% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at Emory and Henry College than Fairmont State University ($34,500.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Emory and Henry College ($10,794 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 37.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,022 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Fairmont State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 383.3% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($31,643 vs. $6,547)
Emory and Henry College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 18 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Emory and Henry College (96.9%)
Emory and Henry College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Fairmont State University (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/