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Overview |
Gordon | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,129 | 3,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $16,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,142 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,255 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,304 | $7,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
Gordon | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 1,979 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 1,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 830/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Gordon | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $227 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gordon | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Gordon based on total student enrollment (3,307 students vs. 3,129 students)
Gordon vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is 152.4% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($6,468.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Fairmont State than Gordon College ($16,174.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Fairmont State ($8,255 vs. $10,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 25.6% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($9,142 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Gordon College (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairmont State University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Gordon College ($7,034 vs. $6,304)
Gordon vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 111 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gordon (18)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Gordon (86.8%)
Gordon vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon.
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($180 vs. $227)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/