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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $299 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | PVAMU | ||
| 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
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 638.7% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 351.8% higher at PVAMU than Fayetteville State University ($22,590.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than PVAMU ($6,355 vs. $12,875)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 1.7% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($9,440 vs. $9,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Fayetteville State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 40% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($14,071 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 13 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
Fayetteville State University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than Fayetteville State University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $6,794 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $28,955)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($229 vs. $299)
- More PVAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/