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Overview |
Fairmont State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Fairmont, WV | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,307 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairmontstate.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairmont State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,468 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,174 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,993 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,034 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairmont State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,979 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 1,964 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1040 | 878/1143 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fairmont State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairmont State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairmont State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fairmont State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Fairmont State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,307 students vs. 991 students)
Fairmont State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairmont State or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 397.3% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($32,166.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.9% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Fairmont State University ($32,166.00 vs. $16,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,993 vs. $20,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 4.6% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($10,980 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 288.9% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($27,358 vs. $7,034)
Fairmont State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairmont State or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Fairmont State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 53 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than West Virginia Wesleyan College (95%)
Fairmont State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairmont State or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and Fairmont State .
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Fairmont State University (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/