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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Wagner College Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU Delaware State University UNCG Lehman| CUNY College of Staten Island | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Staten Island | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 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 |
Staten Island | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $229 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Staten Island | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 6,787 students)
Staten Island vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Fayetteville State University?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 593% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.6% higher at Staten Island than Fayetteville State University ($14,880.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Staten Island ($6,355 vs. $7,217)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 112.4% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,440 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 24.7% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($10,050 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island 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 Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island 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 Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Fayetteville State University (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $12,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $32,500)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $8,174 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $22,161)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($144 vs. $229)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/