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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Methodist NSU Livingstone College NCAT UALR Shaw University ECU UNCG| Fayetteville State University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $331 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,093 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 1,647.4% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.5% higher at JCSU than Fayetteville State University ($17,474.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than JCSU ($6,355 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 33% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($7,100 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Fayetteville State University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($12,911 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 74 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Fayetteville State University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Fayetteville State University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $30,300)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $9,889 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $32,050)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($229 vs. $331)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/