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WSSU ECSU South Carolina State University North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Fayetteville State University | Claflin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $332 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,830 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 1,547.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.5% higher at Claflin University than Fayetteville State University ($16,476.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Claflin University ($6,355 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Claflin University ($9,440 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Fayetteville State University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 36.4% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($13,707 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 55 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Claflin University (78%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Fayetteville State University (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $30,700)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $10,023 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $32,184)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($229 vs. $332)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/