Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WVSU WVU Marshall University PennWest California West Liberty University Bluefield State College Glenville State College Shepherd University Frostburg State University University of Charleston West Virginia Wesleyan College Alderson Broaddus College| Fairmont State University | NewU University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Fairmont State | NewU University | ||
| Location | Fairmont, WV | Washington, District Of Columbia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,307 | 34 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairmontstate.edu | newu.university | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Fairmont State | NewU University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,468 | $15,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,174 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,993 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,034 | $10,810 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
Fairmont State | NewU University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,979 | 2,743 | ||
| Admitted | 1,964 | 2,716 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 0.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fairmont State | NewU University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 4:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Fairmont State | NewU University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
Fairmont State | NewU University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fairmont State | NewU University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 87% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Fairmont State | NewU University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than NewU University based on total student enrollment (3,307 students vs. 34 students)
Fairmont State vs. NewU University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairmont State or NewU University?
- NewU University is 131.9% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Fairmont State than NewU University ($16,174.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at NewU University than Fairmont State ($9,390 vs. $10,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 39.3% lower than costs at NewU University ($11,486 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at NewU University than Fairmont State University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by NewU University students is 53.7% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($10,810 vs. $7,034)
Fairmont State vs. NewU University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairmont State or NewU University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NewU University or Fairmont State .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than NewU University (99%)
Fairmont State vs. NewU University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairmont State or NewU University? 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 NewU University and Fairmont State .
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/