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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Wingate University Methodist NSU GWU NCAT UALR Lenoir-Rhyne University ECU UNCG| Belmont Abbey College | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BAC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
BAC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
BAC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 6% |
Students |
BAC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Fayetteville State University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 1,750% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270% higher at BAC than Fayetteville State University ($18,500.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than BAC ($6,355 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 23.5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,440 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($10,050 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC 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 BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 151 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming BAC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
BAC vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Fayetteville State University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,839 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($22,161 vs. $27,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/