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Overview |
PAFA | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 94% |
Admission |
PAFA | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PAFA | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $227 |
Diversity |
PAFA | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
PAFA | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or Fairmont State ?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 572.5% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159% higher at PAFA than Fairmont State University ($40,500.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than PAFA ($10,794 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 74.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,022 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 145.7% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($16,087 vs. $6,547)
PAFA vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or PAFA .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than PAFA (91.3%)
PAFA vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA 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 PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Fairmont State University (73% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $15,600 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $22,000)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,500)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($227 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/