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WSSU Campbell University ECSU North Carolina Central University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University Methodist NSU BAC CSU NCAT UALR| Fayetteville State University | Gardner Webb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | GWU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | GWU | ||
| 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 3,144 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 3,022% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 524.4% higher at GWU than Fayetteville State University ($31,220.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than GWU ($6,355 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 14.1% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($9,440 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 140.1% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($24,130 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 107 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming GWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than GWU (74.9%)
Fayetteville State University vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or GWU? 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 GWU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Fayetteville State University (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $2,808 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $24,969)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/