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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke WVU| Fayetteville State University | Alderson Broaddus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 900/1060 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 767 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 3,020% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 524% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than Fayetteville State University ($31,200.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Alderson Broaddus College ($6,355 vs. $19,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 7.7% lower than costs at Alderson Broaddus College ($9,440 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 145.3% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($24,656 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 110 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Alderson Broaddus College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Fayetteville State University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/