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Overview |
Fairmont State | Bethel College | ||
| Location | Fairmont, WV | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,498 | 99 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairmontstate.edu | bethel-college.com | ||
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Costs |
Fairmont State | Bethel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,022 | $7,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,638 | $7,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,022 | $11,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,794 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,547 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Fairmont State | Bethel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,897 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Fairmont State | Bethel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairmont State | Bethel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
Fairmont State | Bethel College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fairmont State | Bethel College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Fairmont State | Bethel College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Bethel College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 99 students)
Fairmont State vs. Bethel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairmont State or Bethel College?
- Bethel College is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.2% higher at Fairmont State than Bethel College ($15,638.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 10.7% lower than costs at Bethel College ($10,022 vs. $11,098)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Bethel College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairmont State University students is ?% larger than aid received Bethel College ($6,547 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Fairmont State or Bethel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College or Fairmont State .
Fairmont State vs. Bethel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairmont State or Bethel College? 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 Bethel College and Fairmont State .
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/