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Overview |
University of Charleston | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Charleston, WV | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,059 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucwv.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Charleston | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,308 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,422 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Charleston | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,571 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | 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 |
University of Charleston | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Charleston | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of Charleston | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 1% |
Students |
University of Charleston | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Charleston | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 3,059 students)
University of Charleston vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Charleston or Fairmont State ?
- University of Charleston is 421.4% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.8% higher at University of Charleston than Fairmont State University ($31,400.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than University of Charleston ($10,794 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,022 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 242.5% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($22,422 vs. $6,547)
University of Charleston vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Charleston or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or University of Charleston .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 32 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Charleston vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Charleston 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 University of Charleston.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Fairmont State University (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $7,600 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,600)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/