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Overview |
Fairmont State | WVSU | ||
| Location | Fairmont, WV | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,498 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairmontstate.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairmont State | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,022 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,638 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,022 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,794 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,547 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
Fairmont State | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,897 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairmont State | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $240 |
Diversity |
Fairmont State | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Fairmont State | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Fairmont State | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 3,498 students)
Fairmont State vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairmont State or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Fairmont State than West Virginia State University ($15,638.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than WVSU ($10,794 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 21.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,022 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than West Virginia State University (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 44.8% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($9,482 vs. $6,547)
Fairmont State vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairmont State or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Fairmont State .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 35 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than WVSU (96.2%)
Fairmont State vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairmont State or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Fairmont State .
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than West Virginia State University (33% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $32,700)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,250)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/