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Overview |
CSE | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
CSE | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
CSE | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
CSE | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
CSE | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSE | 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
- Fairmont State University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Fairmont State ?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 446.3% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.4% higher at CSE than Fairmont State University ($32,900.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than CSE ($10,794 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 27.2% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($10,022 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Fairmont State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 356.8% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($29,905 vs. $6,547)
CSE vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 156 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Fairmont State University (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $7,900 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/