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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR Concord University ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Fayetteville State University | Bluefield State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #986 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $16,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $11,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $10,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 813 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 870/1080 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $196 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,306 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Bluefield State College?
- Bluefield State College is 784% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.6% higher at Bluefield State College than Fayetteville State University ($16,030.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Bluefield State College ($6,355 vs. $11,759)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 8.1% lower than costs at Bluefield State College ($9,440 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield State College than Fayetteville State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield State College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($10,160 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Bluefield State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Bluefield State College (934) is 64 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Bluefield State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield State College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Bluefield State 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 State College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Bluefield State College (31% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $700 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $3,161 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,161)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($196 vs. $229)
- More Bluefield State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/