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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 0% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 6,509 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 671.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at PennWest California than Fayetteville State University ($11,574.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 10.3% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,440 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than PennWest California (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($10,050 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 52 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
Fayetteville State University vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Fayetteville State University (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $10,000 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $2,839 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($22,161 vs. $25,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/