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Overview |
Stevenson University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,507 | 3,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,940 | $6,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,940 | $16,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,201 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,166 | $7,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,233 | 1,979 | ||
| Admitted | 4,354 | 1,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | 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
- Stevenson University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (3,507 students vs. 3,307 students)
Stevenson University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Fairmont State ?
- Stevenson University is 471.1% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($36,940.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.4% higher at Stevenson University than Fairmont State University ($36,940.00 vs. $16,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Stevenson University ($10,993 vs. $28,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 30.4% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($11,486 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 314.6% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($29,166 vs. $7,034)
Stevenson University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 44 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Stevenson University (83.2%)
Stevenson University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Fairmont State University (62% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/