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WSSU Allen University ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT Edward Waters College UALR South Carolina State University ECU UNCG| Fayetteville State University | Benedict College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $443 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,840 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Benedict College?
- Benedict College is 1,360% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192% higher at Benedict College than Fayetteville State University ($14,600.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Benedict College ($6,355 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 43% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($6,600 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Fayetteville State University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 20.3% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($12,093 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Fayetteville State University .
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Benedict College (31% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $25,000)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $20,737 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $42,898)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $214 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($229 vs. $443)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/