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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Gallaudet University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $227 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Fairmont State ?
- Gallaudet University is 174.2% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Gallaudet University than Fairmont State University ($16,512.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Gallaudet University ($10,794 vs. $13,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 47.7% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($10,022 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Fairmont State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 291.8% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($25,648 vs. $6,547)
Gallaudet University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 79 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gallaudet University (19)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Gallaudet University is higher than Fairmont State University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $5,459 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($16,541 vs. $22,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($171 vs. $227)
- More Gallaudet University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/