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UVU WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU Utah Utah State University NCAT UALR ECU UNCG| Fayetteville State University | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | DSC | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $171 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or DSC?
- Dixie State College of Utah is 426.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,266.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.7% higher at DSC than Fayetteville State University ($16,836.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than DSC ($6,355 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 27.8% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($7,384 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Fayetteville State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 44.7% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($10,050 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Fayetteville State University .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
Fayetteville State University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or DSC? 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 DSC and Fayetteville State University.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $7,100 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $32,500)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $5,536 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($16,625 vs. $22,161)
- DSC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($171 vs. $229)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/