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Overview |
Maryville College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Maryville College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Maryville College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Maryville College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,069 students)
Maryville College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or Fairmont State ?
- Maryville College is 512.4% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.8% higher at Maryville College than Fairmont State University ($36,880.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Maryville College ($10,794 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 25.9% lower than costs at Maryville College ($10,022 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 370.2% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($30,782 vs. $6,547)
Maryville College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 90 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Maryville College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville 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 Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Fairmont State University (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/