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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke Bowie State University| Fayetteville State University | Bluefield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $215 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 991 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Bluefield College?
- Bluefield College is 2,660% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 452% higher at Bluefield College than Fayetteville State University ($27,600.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Bluefield College ($6,355 vs. $22,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 2.6% lower than costs at Bluefield College ($9,440 vs. $9,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield College students is 85% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($18,596 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Bluefield College (923) is 53 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Bluefield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Bluefield College (63%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Bluefield 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 Bluefield College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Bluefield College is higher than Fayetteville State University (36% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bluefield College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $32,500)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $1,327 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($20,834 vs. $22,161)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($215 vs. $229)
- More Bluefield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/