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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $229 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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 Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Fayetteville State University?
- Catholic University of America is 5,204% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 960.8% higher at Catholic University of America than Fayetteville State University ($53,040.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Catholic University of America ($6,355 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 76.6% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($9,440 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Fayetteville State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 242.8% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($34,449 vs. $10,050)
Catholic University of America vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Catholic University of America vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Fayetteville State University (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $26,100 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,945 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,106)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($229 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/