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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University McDaniel College Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG Salisbury UAPB| Hood College | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hood | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Hood | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Hood | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Hood | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Fayetteville State University?
- Hood College is 4,280% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 776% higher at Hood than Fayetteville State University ($43,800.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Hood ($6,355 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 44.1% lower than costs at Hood College ($9,440 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 238.8% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($34,047 vs. $10,050)
Hood vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood 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 Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Fayetteville State University (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($22,161 vs. $27,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/