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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 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 | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $227 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 3,498 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Fairmont State ?
- Catholic University of America is 780.8% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.2% higher at Catholic University of America than Fairmont State University ($53,040.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Catholic University of America ($10,794 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 66.3% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($10,022 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Fairmont State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 426.2% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($34,449 vs. $6,547)
Catholic University of America vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Fairmont State University (68% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $21,000 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $4,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,106)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($227 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/