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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke Bowdoin College| Luther Rice University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 89% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther Rice University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Fayetteville State University?
- Luther Rice University is 744.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,448.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at Luther Rice University than Fayetteville State University ($8,448.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 88.9% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($9,440 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Luther Rice University (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($10,050 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University .
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Luther Rice University (67.6%)
Luther Rice University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Luther Rice University (31% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $2,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther Rice University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $25,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Luther Rice University graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Luther Rice University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/