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Overview |
Texas A & M International University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Laredo, TX | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamiu.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A & M International University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,818 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,634 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,210 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,383 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,872 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Texas A & M International University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,848 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,758 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Texas A & M International University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A & M International University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,806 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $227 |
Diversity |
Texas A & M International University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 95% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A & M International University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Texas A & M International University | 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
- Texas A & M International University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 3,498 students)
Texas A & M International University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A & M International University or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is 57.7% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($6,022.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Fairmont State than Texas A & M International University ($15,638.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than Fairmont State ($5,383 vs. $10,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M International University are 8.8% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($9,210 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M International University than Fairmont State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M International University students is 66.1% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($10,872 vs. $6,547)
Texas A & M International University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A & M International University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Texas A & M International University .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 57 points higher than at Texas A & M International University (905)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
Texas A & M International University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A & M International University 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 Texas A & M International University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A & M International University is higher than Fairmont State University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M International University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,600)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $7,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($14,806 vs. $22,000)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($153 vs. $227)
- More Texas A & M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/