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Overview |
King College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 94% |
Admission |
King College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
King College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
King College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
King College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 11% | ||
Campus |
King College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or Fairmont State ?
- King College is 430.4% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at King College than Fairmont State University ($31,942.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than King College ($10,794 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 0.6% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($9,960 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than King College (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 247% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($22,715 vs. $6,547)
King College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or King College .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 43 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming King College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King 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 King College.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than Fairmont State University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than King College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than King College graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/