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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB RU University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Fayetteville State University | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | MBC | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | MBC | ||
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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 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,957 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 3,061.1% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 532.2% higher at MBC than Fayetteville State University ($31,611.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than MBC ($6,355 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 9.3% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,440 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 142.7% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($24,389 vs. $10,050)
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 139 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming MBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
Fayetteville State University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or MBC? 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 MBC and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Fayetteville State University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,839 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($22,161 vs. $27,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/