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West Virginia vs. Fairmont State

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West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV
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Fairmont State UniversityFairmont, WV
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Rankings*
#75 in Federal Region III Universities
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (smaller programs)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeAssociate
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 Tuitioncheaper$8,454 West Virginia Residents
$18,372 Out-of-State
expensive$10,908 West Virginia Residents
$28,260 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$9,744 West Virginia Residents
$20,860 Out-of-State
More$11,052Average Financial Aid AmountLess$6,647
Admission
Higher1,100 SAT
23 ACT
Test ScoresLower915 SAT
20 ACT
Tighter88.38%Acceptance RateEasier98.49%
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger24,741Total EnrollmentSmaller3,498
Larger19,059Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller3,197
Larger5,682Graduate Student PopulationSmaller301
Larger2,446Online Student PopulationSmaller820
Completion & Outcomes
Higher62%Graduate RateLower46%
Lower23%Transfer-out RateHigher27%
Higher79%Retention RateLower63%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityStudy 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 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty13 to 1
1,786Number of faculties294
Higher$100,710Average Faculty SalaryLower$61,486
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.