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Overview |
York | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
York | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $229 |
Diversity |
York | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
York | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
York | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 6,446 students)
York vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Fayetteville State University?
- CUNY York College is 593% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.6% higher at York than Fayetteville State University ($14,880.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than York ($6,355 vs. $6,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 89.8% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($9,440 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 11.2% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($10,050 vs. $9,036)
York vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York 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 York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY York College (885) is 15 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than CUNY York College (31% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,500)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $13,361 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($8,800 vs. $22,161)
- York graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($90 vs. $229)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/