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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG University of South Alabama Alabama Southern Community College UAPB| University of West Alabama | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of West Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 89% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $229 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or Fayetteville State University?
- University of West Alabama is 810% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264% higher at University of West Alabama than Fayetteville State University ($18,200.00 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 West Alabama ($6,355 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 20.7% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($7,820 vs. $9,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama as Fayetteville State University (89% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 8.2% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($10,050 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West 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 West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of West Alabama (930) is 60 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming University of West Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman University of West Alabama students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West 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 West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than University of West Alabama (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $6,000 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,328 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,489)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($229 vs. $273)
- More University of West Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/