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Overview |
Fort Valley State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Fort Valley, GA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,605 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fvsu.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Valley State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,372 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,016 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Fort Valley State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,247 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 2,692 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/950 | 810/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Valley State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $377 | $320 |
Diversity |
Fort Valley State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fort Valley State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Fort Valley State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Fort Valley State University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 2,605 students)
Fort Valley State University vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Valley State University or North Carolina Central University?
- Fort Valley State University is 9% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at North Carolina Central University than Fort Valley State University ($16,764.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Valley State University than North Carolina Central University ($13,016 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Valley State University are 41.7% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($8,372 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Fort Valley State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 70.2% larger than aid received Fort Valley State University ($16,168 vs. $9,499)
Fort Valley State University vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Valley State University or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Fort Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 14 points higher than at Fort Valley State University (865)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Fort Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Fort Valley State University (2.87)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Fort Valley State University (43.1%)
Fort Valley State University vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Valley State University or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and Fort Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Fort Valley State University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Fort Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $32,000)
- North Carolina Central University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $36,500)
- North Carolina Central University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($320 vs. $377)
- More North Carolina Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/