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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Husson University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke| University of Maine at Augusta | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMA | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
UMA | 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 |
UMA | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $229 |
Diversity |
UMA | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
UMA | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UMA | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 4,446 students)
UMA vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or Fayetteville State University?
- University of Maine at Augusta is 635% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275% higher at UMA than Fayetteville State University ($18,750.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than UMA ($6,355 vs. $9,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 15.1% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,200 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Augusta than Fayetteville State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 15.2% larger than aid received University of Maine at Augusta ($10,050 vs. $8,723)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA 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 UMA .
UMA vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA 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 UMA.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (31% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $30,100)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $589 lower median federal student loan debt than UMA graduates. ($22,161 vs. $22,750)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UMA graduates. ($229 vs. $235)
- More UMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/