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Overview |
University of West Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,194 | 3,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #947 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $6,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $16,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,166 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,781 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,790 | $7,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,041 | 1,979 | ||
| Admitted | 1,778 | 1,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/978 | 830/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (6,194 students vs. 3,307 students)
University of West Alabama vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or Fairmont State ?
- University of West Alabama is 40.7% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at University of West Alabama than Fairmont State University ($18,200.00 vs. $16,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than University of West Alabama ($10,993 vs. $14,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 40.7% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($8,166 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than Fairmont State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 10.7% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($7,790 vs. $7,034)
University of West Alabama vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama 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 West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 32 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than University of West Alabama (87.1%)
University of West Alabama vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama 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 West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than University of West Alabama (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $900 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $4,489 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,489)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($227 vs. $273)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/