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Overview |
Paine College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Paine College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $229 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Paine College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | 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 Paine College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Fayetteville State University?
- Paine College is 1,170.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($12,706.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.1% higher at Paine College than Fayetteville State University ($12,706.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Paine College ($6,355 vs. $15,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 25.7% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($7,512 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paine College students is 17% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($11,755 vs. $10,050)
Paine College vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College 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 Paine College .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 121 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Paine College (31% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $28,400)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $13,589 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $35,750)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($229 vs. $369)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/