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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Lincoln Memorial University Methodist NSU ETSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG Maryville College| Fayetteville State University | Carson Newman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $246 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 2,586 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 3,030% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 526% higher at Carson-Newman College than Fayetteville State University ($31,300.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Carson-Newman College ($6,355 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 7% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,440 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 145.7% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($24,697 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 169 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Fayetteville State University (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $1,719 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $23,880)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($229 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/