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Overview |
Campbellsville University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Campbellsville, KY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,451 | 3,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbellsville.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbellsville University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $6,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $16,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,170 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,777 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,113 | $7,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 92% |
Admission |
Campbellsville University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 1,979 | ||
| Admitted | 998 | 1,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.5% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Campbellsville University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbellsville University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,400 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $227 |
Diversity |
Campbellsville University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Campbellsville University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Campbellsville University | 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
- Campbellsville University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (12,451 students vs. 3,307 students)
Campbellsville University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbellsville University or Fairmont State ?
- Campbellsville University is 309.6% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Campbellsville University than Fairmont State University ($26,490.00 vs. $16,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Campbellsville University ($10,993 vs. $18,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 25.3% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($9,170 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Campbellsville University (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 214.4% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($22,113 vs. $7,034)
Campbellsville University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbellsville University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Campbellsville University .
- The average SAT score at Campbellsville University (986) is 24 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Campbellsville University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Campbellsville University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.36) as students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Campbellsville University (98.3%)
Campbellsville University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville University.
- The graduation rate at Campbellsville University is higher than Fairmont State University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($19,400 vs. $22,000)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($200 vs. $227)
- More Campbellsville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/