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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $274 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 2,903 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 2,198% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 359.6% higher at Southern Adventist University than Fayetteville State University ($22,980.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Southern Adventist University ($6,355 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 13.3% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,330 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 39.3% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($14,000 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Fayetteville State University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Fayetteville State University (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,339 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,500)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($229 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/