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Overview |
Capitol College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 3,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,088 | $6,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,088 | $16,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,676 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,223 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,745 | $7,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 349 | 1,979 | ||
| Admitted | 272 | 1,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 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 |
Capitol College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $227 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,307 students vs. 902 students)
Capitol College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Fairmont State ?
- Capitol College is 303.3% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($26,088.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at Capitol College than Fairmont State University ($26,088.00 vs. $16,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Capitol College ($10,993 vs. $23,223)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 19.1% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,486 vs. $13,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Fairmont State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 152.3% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($17,745 vs. $7,034)
Capitol College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 61 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Capitol College (77.9%)
Capitol College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Fairmont State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $32,500 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $3,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,736)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($227 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/