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Overview |
Midland College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Midland, TX | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,219 | 3,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midland.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midland College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,030 | $6,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,130 | $16,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,396 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,502 | $7,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 92% |
Admission |
Midland College | 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 | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2026 |
Academics |
Midland College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midland College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $227 |
Diversity |
Midland College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Midland College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Midland College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland College is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (5,219 students vs. 3,307 students)
Midland College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midland College or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is 67.1% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($6,468.00 vs. $3,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.3% higher at Fairmont State than Midland College ($16,174.00 vs. $5,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than Fairmont State ($6,396 vs. $10,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 91.4% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($6,000 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Midland College (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairmont State University students is 27.8% larger than aid received Midland College ($7,034 vs. $5,502)
Which college is harder to get into, Midland College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Midland College .
Midland College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midland 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 Midland College.
- Graduates from Midland College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $37,600)
- Midland College students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($5,500 vs. $22,000)
- Midland College graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($56 vs. $227)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/