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Overview |
OC Comets | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 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 |
OC Comets | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OC Comets | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Fairmont State ?
- Olivet College is 425.8% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.5% higher at OC Comets than Fairmont State University ($31,664.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than OC Comets ($10,794 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 12.2% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,022 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 256.8% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($23,361 vs. $6,547)
OC Comets vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 31 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at OC Comets (20)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
OC Comets vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Fairmont State University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/