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Overview |
Central State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
Central State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 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 |
Central State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $227 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 3,498 students)
Central State University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($6,022.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.9% higher at Fairmont State than Central State University ($15,638.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Fairmont State ($10,194 vs. $10,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 8.8% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,022 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Central State University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is 6% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($6,943 vs. $6,547)
Central State University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 185 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Central State University (88.8%)
Central State University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State 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 Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Central State University (33% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $27,200)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $39,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($227 vs. $403)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/