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WSSU Western State Colorado University ECSU North Carolina Central University Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC University of Northern Colorado UCCS CU Denver Adams State College Colorado State Methodist| Colorado Mesa University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 89% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Colorado Mesa | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $229 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | 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
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 6,787 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or Fayetteville State University?
- Colorado Mesa University is 726.1% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 339.7% higher at Colorado Mesa than Fayetteville State University ($21,983.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Colorado Mesa ($6,355 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 22.1% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($9,440 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Colorado Mesa University (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($10,050 vs. $9,209)
Colorado Mesa vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at Colorado Mesa University (952) is 82 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Colorado Mesa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Colorado Mesa students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Colorado Mesa has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Colorado Mesa vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Colorado Mesa University (31% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,500)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $411 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,161)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($224 vs. $229)
- More Colorado Mesa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/