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WSSU Clemson ECSU North Carolina Central University North Greenville University Methodist NSU Lander University NCAT Winthrop University UALR ECU| Fayetteville State University | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | AU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 |
Fayetteville State University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $277 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 4,121 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or AU?
- Anderson University is 2,986% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 517.2% higher at AU than Fayetteville State University ($30,860.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than AU ($6,355 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 19% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,440 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 142.9% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($24,409 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 208 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming AU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than AU (45.4%)
Fayetteville State University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or AU? 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 AU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Fayetteville State University (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,701 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,862)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($229 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/