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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB Southeastern Oklahoma State University University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Fayetteville State University | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | ECU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 89% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $174 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | ECU | ||
| 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 ECU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 3,376 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or ECU?
- East Central University is 500.1% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.2% higher at ECU than Fayetteville State University ($15,361.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than ECU ($6,355 vs. $10,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 21.8% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($7,752 vs. $9,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University as East Central University (89% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 13.5% larger than aid received East Central University ($10,050 vs. $8,853)
Fayetteville State University vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 100 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming ECU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than ECU (70.1%)
Fayetteville State University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or ECU? 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 ECU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Fayetteville State University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,500)
- East Central University students graduate with a $5,283 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $22,161)
- ECU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($174 vs. $229)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/