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WSSU ECSU Alabama State North Carolina Central University Tennessee State University Tuskegee University Albany State University Methodist NSU NCAT CAU UALR| Alabama A & M University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 89% |
Admission |
AAMU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AAMU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $229 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
AAMU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Fayetteville State University?
- Alabama A & M University is 761% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.4% higher at AAMU than Fayetteville State University ($17,220.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than AAMU ($6,355 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 0.8% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($9,440 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Alabama A & M University (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($10,066 vs. $10,050)
AAMU vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 20 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Fayetteville State University (32% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $12,839 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $35,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($229 vs. $361)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/