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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 3,498 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Fairmont State ?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Fairmont State than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($15,638.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($10,794 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 25.1% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,022 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 32.8% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($8,697 vs. $6,547)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 7 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Fairmont State University (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $4,600 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/