- Both Fairmont State University (Fairmont State) and Marshall University are public.
- Both schools are located in West Virginia.
- Marshall University has more expensive tuition of $20,294 than Fairmont State ($18,372).
- Fairmont State has tighter acceptance rate of 70.61% than Marshall University (90.19%).
- Marshall University is larger with 10,691 students than Fairmont State (3,498 students).
| Fairmont State University View More Rivals | Marshall University View More Rivals | |
| #3 in West Virginia | Rankings | #1 in West Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fairmont, WV | Location | Huntington, WV |
Fairmont State| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,454 West Virginia residents $18,372 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,942 West Virginia residents $20,294 out-of-state |
| $9,744 West Virginia residents $20,860 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,160 West Virginia residents $22,024 out-of-state |
| $6,647 | Financial Aid | $10,023 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 70.61% | Acceptance Rate | 90.19% |
| 41.09% | Yield | 39.73% |
| 915 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,498 | Total Students | 10,691 |
| 3,197 | Undergraduate | 7,952 |
| 301 | Graduate | 2,739 |
| 820 | Online Enrollment | 1,990 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $38,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,050) $5,848 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,042) $5,832 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,756 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) $4,504 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 166 Full-time 128 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 820 Full-time 229 Part-time |
| 393 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,721 Full-time 242 Part-time |
| $59,245 for Faculties $52,296 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,914 for Faculties $53,275 Part-time |