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California State University-Northridge WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay Methodist NSU San Francisco State| Fayetteville State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 72% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $156 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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 CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 6,128 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 474.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.4% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Fayetteville State University ($17,622.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than CSU Channel Islands ($6,355 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 72.7% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($9,440 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than California State University Channel Islands (89% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 6.8% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($10,050 vs. $9,412)
Fayetteville State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Fayetteville State University .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Fayetteville State University (54% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $13,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $32,500)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $6,978 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $22,161)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($156 vs. $229)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/