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Overview |
University of Northwestern Ohio | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Lima, OH | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,615 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unoh.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northwestern Ohio | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,250 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,860 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,580 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Northwestern Ohio | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.86 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
University of Northwestern Ohio | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northwestern Ohio | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,398 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of Northwestern Ohio | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 84% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 1% |
Students |
University of Northwestern Ohio | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Northwestern Ohio | 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
- Fairmont State University is larger than than University of Northwestern Ohio based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 2,615 students)
University of Northwestern Ohio vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northwestern Ohio or Fairmont State ?
- University of Northwestern Ohio is 86.8% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Fairmont State than University of Northwestern Ohio ($15,638.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than University of Northwestern Ohio ($10,794 vs. $16,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northwestern Ohio are 43.2% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($7,000 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than University of Northwestern Ohio (94% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northwestern Ohio students is 0.5% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($6,580 vs. $6,547)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northwestern Ohio 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 Northwestern Ohio .
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Northwestern Ohio (2.86)
University of Northwestern Ohio vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northwestern Ohio 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 Northwestern Ohio.
- The graduation rate at University of Northwestern Ohio is higher than Fairmont State University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Northwestern Ohio earn on average $2,600 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,600)
- University of Northwestern Ohio students graduate with a $602 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($21,398 vs. $22,000)
- University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($221 vs. $227)
- More University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/