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Overview |
ESU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 89% |
Admission |
ESU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ESU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $229 |
Diversity |
ESU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
ESU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ESU | 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 ESU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Fayetteville State University?
- Emporia State University is 427.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,278.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.9% higher at ESU than Fayetteville State University ($13,195.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than ESU ($6,355 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 1.4% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($9,308 vs. $9,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University as Fayetteville State University (89% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 88% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($10,050 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU 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 ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 160 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming ESU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
ESU vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Fayetteville State University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,500)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $2,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $22,161)
- ESU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($200 vs. $229)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/