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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | EWU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 10,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $25,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $13,739 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 4,666 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 4,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 880/1090 | ||
| 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 | Sep 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $215 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | EWU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 610.4% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,104.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 409.9% higher at EWU than Fayetteville State University ($25,494.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than EWU ($6,355 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 45.5% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($9,440 vs. $13,739)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than Fayetteville State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($10,050 vs. $9,200)
Fayetteville State University vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Washington University (970) is 100 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming EWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or EWU? 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 EWU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Fayetteville State University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $32,500)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $1,343 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($20,818 vs. $22,161)
- EWU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($215 vs. $229)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/