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Overview |
Laurel University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Laurel University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Laurel University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $227 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Laurel University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or Fairmont State ?
- Laurel University is 74.4% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Fairmont State than Laurel University ($15,638.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Laurel University ($10,794 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 8% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($9,280 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Fairmont State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairmont State University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Laurel University ($6,547 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 68 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming Laurel University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel 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 Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Fairmont State University (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,969)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($227 vs. $289)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/