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Overview |
IU East | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
IU East | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $227 |
Diversity |
IU East | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Fairmont State ?
- Indiana University East is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at IU East than Fairmont State University ($20,634.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Fairmont State ($8,837 vs. $10,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 6.5% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($9,412 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Indiana University East (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 20.3% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($7,874 vs. $6,547)
IU East vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 1 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Indiana University East (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/