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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 850/1140 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $261 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,514 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 2,025% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 325% higher at Columbia College than Fayetteville State University ($21,250.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Columbia College ($6,355 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 12.4% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,400 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Fayetteville State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 60.1% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($16,089 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Columbia College (971) is 101 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Columbia College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Fayetteville State University (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,103 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $25,264)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($229 vs. $261)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/