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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,999 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,252 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,476 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,555 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 94% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,938 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,417 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 8, 2024 |
Academics |
Lewis-Clark State College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $227 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis Clark State College is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (3,746 students vs. 3,498 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or Fairmont State ?
- Lewis Clark State College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($6,999.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Lewis-Clark State College than Fairmont State University ($20,252.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Lewis-Clark State College ($10,794 vs. $11,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 18.5% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($8,460 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Lewis Clark State College (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis Clark State College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($6,555 vs. $6,547)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 23 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming Lewis-Clark State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Lewis-Clark State College (86.8%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State 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 Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Lewis Clark State College (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lewis Clark State College earn on average $400 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,600)
- Lewis Clark State College students graduate with a $56 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($21,944 vs. $22,000)
- Lewis-Clark State College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($226 vs. $227)
- More Lewis-Clark State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/