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WVSU WVU Marshall University Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College PennWest California University of Charleston Bowie State University West Liberty University| Johnson C Smith University | Fairmont State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 3,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #947 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,450 | $6,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,450 | $16,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,326 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,883 | $7,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
JCSU | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,273 | 1,979 | ||
| Admitted | 1,832 | 1,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 830/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $227 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 11% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (3,307 students vs. 1,102 students)
JCSU vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Fairmont State ?
- Johnson C Smith University is 185.3% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at JCSU than Fairmont State University ($18,450.00 vs. $16,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than JCSU ($10,993 vs. $19,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 27.4% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($9,014 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Fairmont State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 111.6% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($14,883 vs. $7,034)
JCSU vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 166 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than JCSU (42.9%)
JCSU vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Fairmont State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $30,300)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $10,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $32,050)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($227 vs. $331)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU 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/