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Overview |
Fairmont State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Fairmont, WV | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,307 | 389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairmontstate.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairmont State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,468 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,174 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,993 | $19,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,034 | $6,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 63% |
Admission |
Fairmont State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,979 | 280 | ||
| Admitted | 1,964 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 98.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 61.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Fairmont State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairmont State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fairmont State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Fairmont State | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (3,307 students vs. 389 students)
Fairmont State vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairmont State or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 147.5% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Fairmont State than Simmons College of Kentucky ($16,174.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($10,993 vs. $19,083)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 41.2% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($8,136 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Simmons College of Kentucky (92% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairmont State University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($7,034 vs. $6,641)
Fairmont State vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairmont State or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Fairmont State .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Simmons College of Kentucky (98.2%)
Fairmont State vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairmont State or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Fairmont State .
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/