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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon WVSU Colgate| Wake Forest University | Fairmont State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 94% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,498 students)
Wake Forest vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Fairmont State ?
- Wake Forest University is 913.2% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.2% higher at Wake Forest than Fairmont State University ($61,012.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Wake Forest ($10,794 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 66.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,022 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Wake Forest University (94% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 728.4% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($54,233 vs. $6,547)
Wake Forest vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Wake Forest .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Fairmont State University (88% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $39,600 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/