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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 89% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $229 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 20% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | 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
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 6,787 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or Fayetteville State University?
- California State University Bakersfield is 474.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.4% higher at CSU Bakersfield than Fayetteville State University ($17,622.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than CSU Bakersfield ($6,355 vs. $7,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 50.7% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($9,440 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than California State University Bakersfield (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 7% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($10,750 vs. $10,050)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at CSU Bakersfield is higher than Fayetteville State University (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $15,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $32,500)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $8,993 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($13,168 vs. $22,161)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($136 vs. $229)
- More CSU Bakersfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/