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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 | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Centra College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $124 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 227 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Centra College?
- Centra College is 824% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.8% higher at Centra College than Fayetteville State University ($9,240.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Centra College ($6,355 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 0.4% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($9,406 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 54.7% larger than aid received Centra College ($10,050 vs. $6,495)
Fayetteville State University vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Fayetteville State University .
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Centra College (40%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Centra 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 Centra College and Fayetteville State University.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,500)
- Centra College students graduate with a $10,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $22,161)
- Centra College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($124 vs. $229)
- More Centra College 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/