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WVSU WVU Marshall University UCO-Central ULM OSU-Oklahoma City RSU PennWest California West Liberty University Bluefield State College MSU Glenville State College| Northeastern State University | Fairmont State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Tahlequah, OK | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,702 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsuok.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,285 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,270 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,292 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,669 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
NSU | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,674 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,665 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 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 |
NSU | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $227 |
Diversity |
NSU | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 17% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NSU | 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
- Northeastern State University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 3,498 students)
NSU vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Fairmont State ?
- Northeastern State University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($6,285.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Fairmont State than Northeastern State University ($15,638.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Fairmont State ($9,669 vs. $10,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 20.9% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($8,292 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Fairmont State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 30.3% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($8,528 vs. $6,547)
NSU vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 26 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming NSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Fairmont State (98.5%)
NSU vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU 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 NSU.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Northeastern State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,600)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($18,000 vs. $22,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($186 vs. $227)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/