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WVSU AAMU WVU Albany State University Marshall University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University| Alabama State University | Fairmont State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 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 | 828/1041 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $227 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,498 students)
Alabama State vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Fairmont State ?
- Alabama State University is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Alabama State than Fairmont State University ($16,656.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Alabama State ($10,794 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 65.7% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($6,050 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Fairmont State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 53.2% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($10,029 vs. $6,547)
Alabama State vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 118 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Alabama State (96.6%)
Alabama State vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Alabama State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $29,500)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $10,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $32,091)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($227 vs. $331)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/