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WSSU ECSU AAMU North Carolina Central University Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Methodist NSU| Alabama State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 870/1060 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $229 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Alabama State | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Fayetteville State University?
- Alabama State University is 732.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.1% higher at Alabama State than Fayetteville State University ($16,656.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Alabama State ($6,355 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 56% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($6,050 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Fayetteville State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($10,050 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 26 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Alabama State vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Alabama State University (31% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $29,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $9,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,161 vs. $32,091)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($229 vs. $331)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/