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Overview |
Fairmont State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Fairmont, WV | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,498 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairmontstate.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairmont State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,022 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,638 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,022 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,794 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,547 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Fairmont State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,897 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Fairmont State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairmont State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $254 |
Diversity |
Fairmont State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Fairmont State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Fairmont State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 273 students)
Fairmont State vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairmont State or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 272% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Ohio Valley University than Fairmont State University ($22,400.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 9.1% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($9,190 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Ohio Valley University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairmont State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($6,547 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Fairmont State or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or Fairmont State .
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Fairmont State vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairmont State or Ohio Valley 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 Ohio Valley University and Fairmont State .
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Fairmont State University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $36,400)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $2,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,650)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($227 vs. $254)
- More Ohio Valley University 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/