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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,341 | 3,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #947 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $6,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $16,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,937 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,112 | $7,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,221 | 1,979 | ||
| Admitted | 6,095 | 1,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | 830/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $227 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 3,307 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($6,468.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224.8% higher at Fairmont State than Southern University and A & M College ($16,174.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Southern University and A & M College ($10,993 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 22.6% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($9,366 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Southern University and A & M College (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($7,112 vs. $7,034)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 51 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Southern University and A & M College (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $400 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $30,750)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($227 vs. $317)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/