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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $227 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Fairmont State ?
- Goldey Beacom College is 116.7% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($13,050.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Fairmont State than Goldey Beacom College ($15,638.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Goldey-Beacom College ($10,794 vs. $13,454)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 15.7% lower than costs at Goldey Beacom College ($10,022 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Fairmont State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goldey Beacom College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($9,739 vs. $6,547)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom College 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Fairmont State University (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,675)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($227 vs. $244)
- More Goldey-Beacom College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/