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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke Bowie State University| Fayetteville State University | Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $293 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 35 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Shorter-CAPP?
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs is 836% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at Shorter-CAPP than Fayetteville State University ($9,360.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Shorter-CAPP ($6,355 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 9.1% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,655 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 96.7% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($10,050 vs. $5,109)
Fayetteville State University vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Fayetteville State University .
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (31% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $16,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $6,257 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($22,161 vs. $28,418)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($229 vs. $293)
- More Shorter-CAPP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/