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Overview |
Dickinson College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| 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 | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $227 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Fairmont State ?
- Dickinson College is 909.2% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288.6% higher at Dickinson College than Fairmont State University ($60,776.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Dickinson College ($10,794 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 59% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($10,022 vs. $15,938)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College as Fairmont State University (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 504.2% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($39,554 vs. $6,547)
Dickinson College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Dickinson College .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson 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 Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Fairmont State University (84% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $24,400 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $37,600)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($217 vs. $227)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/