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Overview |
F&M | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 94% |
Admission |
F&M | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
F&M | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $227 |
Diversity |
F&M | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
F&M | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 11% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Fairmont State ?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 990.2% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 319.8% higher at F&M than Fairmont State University ($65,652.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than F&M ($10,794 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 50.1% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($10,022 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Franklin and Marshall College (94% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 651.1% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($49,177 vs. $6,547)
F&M vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or F&M .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Fairmont State University (85% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $24,300 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University and F&M graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,000 vs. $22,000)
- Fairmont State University and F&M graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($227 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/