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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 695 | 3,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $6,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $16,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,732 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,861 | $7,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,691 | 1,979 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 1,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4%Open | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8%Open | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1100 | 830/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $227 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,307 students vs. 695 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Fairmont State ?
- Washington Adventist University is 261.8% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Washington Adventist University than Fairmont State University ($23,400.00 vs. $16,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Washington Adventist University ($10,993 vs. $16,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 10% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($10,440 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Fairmont State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 153.9% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($17,861 vs. $7,034)
Washington Adventist University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Washington Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 141 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Washington Adventist University (18)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Washington Adventist University (45.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Washington Adventist University (33% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $4,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,039)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($227 vs. $269)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/