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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 3,498 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or Fairmont State ?
- University of Houston Downtown is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Fairmont State University ($16,068.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($10,794 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 1.4% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($9,882 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than University of Houston Downtown (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Downtown students is 19.9% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($7,849 vs. $6,547)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 68 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown 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 University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than University of Houston Downtown (33% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $9,800 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,600)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($193 vs. $227)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/