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Overview |
CAU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 89% |
Admission |
CAU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $229 |
Diversity |
CAU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
CAU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Fayetteville State University?
- Clark Atlanta University is 2,094.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 339% higher at CAU than Fayetteville State University ($21,948.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than CAU ($6,355 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 16.3% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($9,440 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Clark Atlanta University (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($10,050 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU 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 CAU .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 20 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Fayetteville State University (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $8,839 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $31,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($229 vs. $320)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/