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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $227 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 3,498 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is 61.5% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($6,022.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at North Carolina Central University than Fairmont State University ($16,764.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than North Carolina Central University ($10,794 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 18.4% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,022 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Fairmont State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 147% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($16,168 vs. $6,547)
North Carolina Central University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 83 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University 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 North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Fairmont State University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $35,200)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $31,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($227 vs. $320)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/