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Overview |
Davis College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Johnson City, NY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 146 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davisny.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davis College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,600 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,276 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,004 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Davis College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 5 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 80% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Davis College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davis College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,135 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $187 | $227 |
Diversity |
Davis College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Davis College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Davis College | 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 Davis College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 146 students)
Davis College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davis College or Fairmont State ?
- Davis College is 174% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Davis College than Fairmont State University ($16,500.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Davis College ($10,794 vs. $14,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis College are 31.9% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($7,600 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis College than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis College students is 37.5% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($9,004 vs. $6,547)
Davis College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davis College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Davis College .
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Davis College (3.18)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Davis College (50%)
Davis College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davis 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 Davis College.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Davis College (33% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Davis College graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $31,300)
- Davis College students graduate with a $3,865 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($18,135 vs. $22,000)
- Davis College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($187 vs. $227)
- More Davis College 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/