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Overview |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,011 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monroecollege.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,432 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,157 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,792 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,670 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,196 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,450 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $227 |
Diversity |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 44% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Monroe College-Main Campus | 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
- Monroe College Main Campus is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (7,011 students vs. 3,498 students)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monroe College-Main Campus or Fairmont State ?
- Monroe College Main Campus is 156.3% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($15,432.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Fairmont State than Monroe College Main Campus ($15,638.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe College Main Campus than Fairmont State ($9,157 vs. $10,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 12.8% lower than costs at Monroe College Main Campus ($10,022 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Monroe College Main Campus (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monroe College Main Campus students is 141.2% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($15,792 vs. $6,547)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monroe College-Main Campus or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Monroe College-Main Campus .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Monroe College-Main Campus (59.8%)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monroe College-Main Campus 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 Monroe College-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Monroe College-Main Campus is higher than Fairmont State University (69% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $32,500)
- Monroe College Main Campus students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($20,450 vs. $22,000)
- Monroe College-Main Campus graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/