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Overview |
Marian | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Marian | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 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 | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Marian | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marian | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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
- Marian University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 3,498 students)
Marian vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Fairmont State ?
- Marian University is 524.4% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.4% higher at Marian than Fairmont State University ($37,600.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Marian ($10,794 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 19.7% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,022 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 341.5% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($28,904 vs. $6,547)
Marian vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 64 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Marian (93.8%)
Marian vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Fairmont State University (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/