Bluefield State vs. Fairmont State
Both Bluefield State University and Fairmont State University are Public, 4 years schools located in West Virginia. The following statements compare Bluefield State University and Fairmont State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Fairmont State's tuition ($18,924) is more expensive than Bluefield State ($18,376).
- Bluefield State's acceptance rate (97.23%) is lower than Fairmont State (98.62%).
- Fairmont State has higher yield (33.77%) than Bluefield State (32.78%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 975.
- Bluefield State's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Fairmont State (14 to 1).
- Fairmont State (3,305 students) is larger than Bluefield State (1,141 students) with more enrolled students.
- Bluefield State ($10,063) has higher amount of financial aid than Fairmont State ($7,721).
- Fairmont State's graduation rate (44%) is higher than Bluefield State (37%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$10,648 In-State
$18,376 out-of-state
$18,376 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,063
Test Scores
975 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
97.23% Acceptance Rate
32.78% Yield
Enrollment
1,117 Undergraduate
24 Graduate
310 Online Students
Graduation Rate
37% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
55% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
60 Faculties (full-time)
177 Staffs (full-time)
$66,139 Faculty Salary
$55,519 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,708 In-State
$18,924 out-of-state
$18,924 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,721
Test Scores
975 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
98.62% Acceptance Rate
33.77% Yield
Enrollment
3,088 Undergraduate
217 Graduate
835 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
159 Faculties (full-time)
396 Staffs (full-time)
$64,325 Faculty Salary
$59,743 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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