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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $275 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,167 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 3,940% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 708% higher at Guilford College than Fayetteville State University ($40,400.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Guilford College ($6,355 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 36.7% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,440 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 207.7% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($30,922 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Fayetteville State University .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Fayetteville State University (60% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,474 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,635)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($229 vs. $275)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/