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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $227 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | 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 Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Fairmont State ?
- Kentucky Christian University is 283.6% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Kentucky Christian University than Fairmont State University ($23,100.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Kentucky Christian University ($10,794 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 11.6% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($8,980 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 119.9% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($14,398 vs. $6,547)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Christian University (977) is 15 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Kentucky Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Fairmont State University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $33,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,750)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($227 vs. $266)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/