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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Alaska Pacific University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke| University of Alaska Anchorage | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAA | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 89% |
Admission |
UAA | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UAA | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $229 |
Diversity |
UAA | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UAA | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UAA | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alaska Anchorage is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (10,464 students vs. 6,787 students)
UAA vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Fayetteville State University?
- University of Alaska Anchorage is 519.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($6,192.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295.5% higher at UAA than Fayetteville State University ($19,776.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than UAA ($6,355 vs. $15,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 34.1% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($9,440 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than Fayetteville State University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 12.6% larger than aid received University of Alaska Anchorage ($10,050 vs. $8,929)
UAA vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA 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 UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than UAA (65.3%)
UAA vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (31% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $16,400 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $32,500)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $3,457 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($18,704 vs. $22,161)
- UAA graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($193 vs. $229)
- More UAA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/