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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG FSW UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 89% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCF | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $229 |
Diversity |
SCF | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
SCF | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SCF | 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
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 6,787 students)
SCF vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or Fayetteville State University?
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is 136.5% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($2,365.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.4% higher at Fayetteville State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($5,000.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than SCF ($6,355 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 121% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($9,440 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 104.8% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,050 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF 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 SCF .
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota earn on average $1,200 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $32,500)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $13,551 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($8,610 vs. $22,161)
- SCF graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($89 vs. $229)
- More SCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/