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WSSU TROY ECSU University of South Alabama North Carolina Central University Alabama Jacksonville State University Methodist University of Montevallo NSU Arkansas State University NCAT| University of North Alabama | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $229 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 6,787 students)
University of North Alabama vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or Fayetteville State University?
- University of North Alabama is 920% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308% higher at University of North Alabama than Fayetteville State University ($20,400.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than University of North Alabama ($6,355 vs. $9,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 22.1% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($7,730 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Fayetteville State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 36.3% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($13,699 vs. $10,050)
University of North Alabama vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama 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 University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 157 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
University of North Alabama vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama 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 University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than University of North Alabama (31% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $8,400 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $32,500)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $324 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($21,837 vs. $22,161)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($225 vs. $229)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/