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Overview |
Plaza College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 94% |
Admission |
Plaza College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| 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 | ||
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Academics |
Plaza College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $227 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Plaza College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or Fairmont State ?
- Plaza College is 115.9% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Fairmont State than Plaza College ($15,638.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Plaza College ($10,794 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 43.2% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($7,000 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Plaza College (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plaza College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($6,822 vs. $6,547)
Plaza College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Plaza College .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza College 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $8,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($13,915 vs. $22,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($143 vs. $227)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/