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WSSU Valencia College ECSU North Carolina Central University MDC Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG BC| Santa Fe College | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 89% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Santa Fe College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $229 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 6,787 students)
Santa Fe College vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or Fayetteville State University?
- Santa Fe College is 87.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($1,872.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Santa Fe College than Fayetteville State University ($7,418.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Santa Fe College ($6,355 vs. $11,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 6% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($9,440 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Santa Fe College (89% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 314.3% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($10,050 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $32,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $11,136 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($11,025 vs. $22,161)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($113 vs. $229)
- More Santa Fe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/