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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 68% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $277 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 2,577 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 1,438.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 417.1% higher at Penn State Altoona than Fayetteville State University ($25,854.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Penn State Altoona ($6,355 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 37.5% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($9,440 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Penn State Altoona (89% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 5% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($10,050 vs. $9,574)
Fayetteville State University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Altoona (993) is 123 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Penn State Altoona students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Fayetteville State University (65% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $22,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,657 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,818)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($229 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/