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Overview |
W&J | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
W&J | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
W&J | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
W&J | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
W&J | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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
- Fairmont State University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Fairmont State ?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 723.8% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.3% higher at W&J than Fairmont State University ($49,612.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than W&J ($10,794 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 34.9% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,022 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 495.1% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($38,963 vs. $6,547)
W&J vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than W&J (88.1%)
W&J vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Fairmont State University (74% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $19,300 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/