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Marist College SUNY Cortland Syracuse Union College WVSU Quinnipiac WVU Temple Marshall University Clark University Manhattan School of Music Utica College| Ithaca College | Fairmont State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ithaca College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $227 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,498 students)
Ithaca College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Fairmont State ?
- Ithaca College is 699.2% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.8% higher at Ithaca College than Fairmont State University ($48,126.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Ithaca College ($10,794 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 59% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($10,022 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 353.3% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($29,677 vs. $6,547)
Ithaca College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Ithaca College .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Fairmont State University (74% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $18,500 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,750)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($227 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/