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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| South College Asheville | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South College-Asheville | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 352 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southcollegenc.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
South College-Asheville | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,050 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,050 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,448 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,683 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,208 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 89% |
Admission |
South College-Asheville | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 30 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7%Open | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
South College-Asheville | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South College-Asheville | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $23,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,863 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $229 |
Diversity |
South College-Asheville | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
South College-Asheville | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
South College-Asheville | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than South College-Asheville based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 352 students)
South College-Asheville vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South College-Asheville or Fayetteville State University?
- South College Asheville is 1,805% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($19,050.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281% higher at South College-Asheville than Fayetteville State University ($19,050.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than South College-Asheville ($6,355 vs. $31,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 21.3% lower than costs at South College Asheville ($9,440 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than South College Asheville (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 93% larger than aid received South College Asheville ($10,050 vs. $5,208)
South College-Asheville vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South College-Asheville 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 South College-Asheville .
- South College-Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
South College-Asheville vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South College-Asheville 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 South College-Asheville.
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than South College-Asheville graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $23,100)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $2,702 lower median federal student loan debt than South College-Asheville graduates. ($22,161 vs. $24,863)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than South College-Asheville graduates. ($229 vs. $257)
- More South College-Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/