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WVSU WVU Jackson State University KSU Marshall University Albany State University GS Georgia State Columbus State Clayton State University ASU VSU| University of West Georgia | Fairmont State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of West Georgia | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,893 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westga.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Georgia | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,625 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
University of West Georgia | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,783 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Georgia | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Georgia | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of West Georgia | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Georgia | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of West Georgia | 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
- University of West Georgia is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 3,498 students)
University of West Georgia vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Georgia or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is 37.8% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($6,022.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Fairmont State than University of West Georgia ($15,638.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than University of West Georgia ($10,794 vs. $15,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 13.1% lower than costs at University of West Georgia ($10,022 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Georgia than Fairmont State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Georgia students is 29.1% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($8,452 vs. $6,547)
University of West Georgia vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Georgia 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 Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 17 points higher than at University of West Georgia (945)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than University of West Georgia (80.1%)
University of West Georgia vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at University of West Georgia is higher than Fairmont State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of West Georgia earn on average $2,800 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Georgia graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Georgia graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More University of West Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/