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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke Bowie State University| Fayetteville State University | Laurel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 158 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $289 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | - | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 158 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Laurel University?
- Laurel University is 950% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at Laurel University than Fayetteville State University ($10,500.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Laurel University ($6,355 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 1.7% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($9,280 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Fayetteville State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 61.8% larger than aid received Laurel University ($10,050 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Laurel University (894) is 24 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Laurel University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
Fayetteville State University vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Laurel University? 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 Laurel University and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Fayetteville State University (60% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $5,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $27,969)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($229 vs. $289)
- More Laurel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/