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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 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 |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $227 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,203 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Fairmont State ?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 444.2% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.6% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Fairmont State University ($32,770.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($10,794 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 21.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($10,022 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Fairmont State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 223.2% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($21,163 vs. $6,547)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Ann Arbor (990) is 28 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Concordia University-Ann Arbor students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Ann Arbor is higher than Fairmont State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Ann Arbor earn on average $1,400 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $1,925 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,925)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($227 vs. $247)
- More Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/