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Overview |
Fairmont State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Fairmont, WV | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,498 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairmontstate.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairmont State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,022 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,638 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,022 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,794 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,547 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Fairmont State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,897 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairmont State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairmont State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $248 |
Diversity |
Fairmont State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fairmont State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Fairmont State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- Fairmont State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,481 students)
Fairmont State vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairmont State or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Fairmont State University ($19,584.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Fairmont State ($9,529 vs. $10,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 16.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,022 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Fairmont State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 34.9% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($8,830 vs. $6,547)
Fairmont State vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairmont State or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Fairmont State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 20 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Fairmont State vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairmont State or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Fairmont State .
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (33% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $13,000 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,001)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($227 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/