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WVSU WVU Marshall University PennWest California West Liberty University Bluefield State College Glenville State College Shepherd University Frostburg State University University of Charleston West Virginia Wesleyan College Alderson Broaddus College| Walsh College | Fairmont State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Walsh | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Troy, MI | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walshcollege.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Walsh | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Walsh | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,832 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $227 |
Diversity |
Walsh | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Walsh | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Walsh | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Walsh based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,218 students)
Walsh vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is ?% more expensive to attend than Walsh for in-state tuition ($6,022.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Fairmont State than Walsh College ($15,638.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Walsh College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairmont State University students is ?% larger than aid received Walsh College ($6,547 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Walsh .
Walsh vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh 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 Walsh.
- Graduates from Walsh College earn on average $20,200 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $37,600)
- Walsh College students graduate with a $6,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($15,832 vs. $22,000)
- Walsh graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($163 vs. $227)
- More Walsh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/