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Overview |
NYSID | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 593 | 3,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nysid.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYSID | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $6,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $16,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,600 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,155 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,325 | $7,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 92% |
Admission |
NYSID | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 1,979 | ||
| Admitted | 108 | 1,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NYSID | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYSID | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
NYSID | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
NYSID | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NYSID | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than NYSID based on total student enrollment (3,307 students vs. 593 students)
NYSID vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYSID or Fairmont State ?
- New York School of Interior Design is 352.7% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($29,280.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at NYSID than Fairmont State University ($29,280.00 vs. $16,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than NYSID ($10,993 vs. $39,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 88.1% lower than costs at New York School of Interior Design ($11,486 vs. $21,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than New York School of Interior Design (92% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairmont State University students is 11.2% larger than aid received New York School of Interior Design ($7,034 vs. $6,325)
NYSID vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYSID or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or NYSID .
- The average SAT score at New York School of Interior Design (1065) is 103 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Accepted freshman NYSID students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than NYSID (60.3%)
NYSID vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYSID 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 NYSID.
- The graduation rate at NYSID is higher than Fairmont State University (86% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from New York School of Interior Design earn on average $10,600 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $37,600)
- More NYSID graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/