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Overview |
MCNY | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 632 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,183 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,873 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
MCNY | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 74 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.9% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
MCNY | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $227 |
Diversity |
MCNY | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
MCNY | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 632 students)
MCNY vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or Fairmont State ?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 221.1% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at MCNY than Fairmont State University ($19,338.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than MCNY ($10,794 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 11.8% lower than costs at Metropolitan College of New York ($10,022 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan College of New York students is 96.6% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($12,873 vs. $6,547)
MCNY vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or MCNY .
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 1.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than MCNY (65.5%)
MCNY vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (33% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $2,900 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($22,000 vs. $34,500)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($227 vs. $356)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/