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Overview |
Miami University-Hamilton | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Hamilton, OH | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,374 | 3,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami University-Hamilton | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,593 | $6,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,162 | $16,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,852 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,407 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,300 | $7,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 92% |
Admission |
Miami University-Hamilton | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,979 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Miami University-Hamilton | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami University-Hamilton | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $227 |
Diversity |
Miami University-Hamilton | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Miami University-Hamilton | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Miami University-Hamilton | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Miami University-Hamilton based on total student enrollment (3,307 students vs. 2,374 students)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami University-Hamilton or Fairmont State ?
- Miami University Hamilton is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($6,593.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Miami University-Hamilton than Fairmont State University ($18,162.00 vs. $16,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Miami University-Hamilton ($10,993 vs. $12,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miami University Hamilton are 29.8% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($8,852 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Miami University Hamilton (92% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairmont State University students is 63.6% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($7,034 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, Miami University-Hamilton or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Miami University-Hamilton .
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami University-Hamilton 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 Miami University-Hamilton.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Miami University Hamilton (33% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $16,700 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,750)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($227 vs. $255)
- More Miami University-Hamilton 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/