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Overview |
Fort Valley State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Fort Valley, GA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,605 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fvsu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Valley State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,372 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,016 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Fort Valley State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,247 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,692 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/950 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fort Valley State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Valley State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,500 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $377 | $229 |
Diversity |
Fort Valley State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Fort Valley State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fort Valley State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Fort Valley State University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 2,605 students)
Fort Valley State University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Valley State University or Fayetteville State University?
- Fort Valley State University is 306.4% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.7% higher at Fort Valley State University than Fayetteville State University ($14,786.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Fort Valley State University ($6,355 vs. $13,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Valley State University are 12.8% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,372 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Valley State University than Fayetteville State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Fort Valley State University ($10,050 vs. $9,499)
Fort Valley State University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Valley State University 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 Fort Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 5 points higher than at Fort Valley State University (865)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Fort Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Fort Valley State University (2.87)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Fort Valley State University (43.1%)
Fort Valley State University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Valley State University 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 Fort Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Fort Valley State University is higher than Fayetteville State University (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $500 more per year than Fort Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $32,000)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $14,339 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $36,500)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($229 vs. $377)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/