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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU JCSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Fayetteville State University | Livingstone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Livingstone College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Salisbury, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | livingstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Livingstone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $15,917 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $15,917 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $6,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $15,914 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $12,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Livingstone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 4,074 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 2,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 63.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 2.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 800/960 | ||
| 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 | Livingstone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Livingstone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $24,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $42,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $434 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Livingstone College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 17% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Livingstone College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Livingstone 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 Livingstone College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 839 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Livingstone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Livingstone College?
- Livingstone College is 1,491.7% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($15,917.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.3% higher at Livingstone College than Fayetteville State University ($15,917.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Livingstone College ($6,355 vs. $15,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 38.9% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($6,794 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Livingstone College than Fayetteville State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Livingstone College students is 24.4% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($12,500 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Livingstone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Livingstone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Livingstone College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 162 points higher than at Livingstone College (708)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Livingstone College (14)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Livingstone College (2.64)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Livingstone College (63.8%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Livingstone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Livingstone 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 Livingstone College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Livingstone College (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $24,200)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $19,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $42,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $205 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($229 vs. $434)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/