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Overview |
Neumann | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Aston, PA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,155 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neumann.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Neumann | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,900 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,900 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,707 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,623 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Neumann | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,501 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,992 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Neumann | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Neumann | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Neumann | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Neumann | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Neumann | 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
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 2,155 students)
Neumann vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Neumann or Fairmont State ?
- Neumann University is 462.9% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.8% higher at Neumann than Fairmont State University ($33,900.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Neumann ($10,794 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 65.6% lower than costs at Neumann University ($10,022 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 291.4% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($25,623 vs. $6,547)
Neumann vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Neumann or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Neumann .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 57 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Neumann vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Neumann 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 Neumann.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Fairmont State University (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Neumann 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/