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Overview |
Fairmont State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Fairmont, WV | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,307 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairmontstate.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairmont State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,468 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,174 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,993 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,034 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairmont State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,979 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 1,964 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1040 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fairmont State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairmont State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $278 |
Diversity |
Fairmont State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fairmont State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Fairmont State | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (3,307 students vs. 1,128 students)
Fairmont State vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairmont State or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 515.2% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Fairmont State University ($39,792.00 vs. $16,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($10,993 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 36.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($11,486 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 276.3% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($26,471 vs. $7,034)
Fairmont State vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairmont State or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Fairmont State .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (75.3%)
Fairmont State vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairmont State or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Fairmont State .
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Fairmont State University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $2,500 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $4,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,900)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($227 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 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/