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California State University-Northridge WVSU WVU CSUMB CSU Marshall University CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino| Fairmont State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairmont State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Fairmont, WV | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,307 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairmontstate.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairmont State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,468 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,174 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,993 | $10,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,034 | $12,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 80% |
Admission |
Fairmont State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,979 | 10,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,964 | 9,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 6.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Fairmont State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairmont State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $156 |
Diversity |
Fairmont State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Fairmont State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Fairmont State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 3,307 students)
Fairmont State vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairmont State or CSU Channel Islands?
- Fairmont State University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,468.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Fairmont State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Fairmont State ($10,931 vs. $10,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 23.6% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($11,486 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than California State University Channel Islands (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 82% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($12,804 vs. $7,034)
Fairmont State vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairmont State or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Fairmont State .
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than CSU Channel Islands (93.1%)
Fairmont State vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairmont State or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Fairmont State .
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Fairmont State University (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $8,500 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,600)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $6,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($15,183 vs. $22,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($156 vs. $227)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/