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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $193 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 525.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.4% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Fayetteville State University ($16,068.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($6,355 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,440 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than University of Houston Downtown (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 28% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,050 vs. $7,849)
Fayetteville State University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Downtown (894) is 24 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (31% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $14,900 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,500)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $3,411 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,161)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($193 vs. $229)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/