West Virginia vs. Fairmont State |
#271 in National Universities #1 in West Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #75 in Federal Region III Universities #8 in West Virginia Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$9,648 West Virginia Residents $27,360 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,454 West Virginia Residents $18,372 Out-of-State |
expensive$10,908 West Virginia Residents $28,260 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,744 West Virginia Residents $20,860 Out-of-State |
More$11,052 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,647 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower915 SAT 20 ACT |
Tighter88.38% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.49% |
Lower28.41% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable36.95% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger24,741 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,498 |
Larger19,059 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,197 |
Larger5,682 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller301 |
Larger2,446 | Online Student Population | Smaller820 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher62% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
Lower23% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower63% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,462) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,050) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,262) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,756) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
1,786 | Number of faculties | 294 |
Higher$100,710 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$61,486 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.