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Overview |
Macon State | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,498 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Macon State | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 41% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macon State | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is 164.5% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($6,022.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.9% higher at Fairmont State than Macon State College ($15,638.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 48.5% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($6,750 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Macon State College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairmont State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($6,547 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Macon State College (33% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/