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Overview |
Delaware State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 89% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $229 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Delaware State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Delaware State University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 5,826 students)
Delaware State University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or Fayetteville State University?
- Delaware State University is 603.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,038.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.2% higher at Delaware State University than Fayetteville State University ($16,960.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Delaware State University ($6,355 vs. $11,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 49.4% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($9,440 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Delaware State University (89% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($13,881 vs. $10,050)
Delaware State University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University 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 Delaware State University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware State University (892) is 22 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Delaware State University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Delaware State University (3.09)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Delaware State University (54.9%)
Delaware State University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University 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 Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware State University is higher than Fayetteville State University (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Delaware State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $6,339 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $28,500)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($229 vs. $294)
- More Delaware State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/