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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University NSU Wingate University NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke Greensboro College| Fayetteville State University | Methodist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Methodist | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Methodist | ||
| 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 Methodist based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,811 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 3,643.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 648.8% higher at Methodist than Fayetteville State University ($37,438.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Methodist ($6,355 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 35.9% lower than costs at Methodist University ($9,440 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 152.3% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($25,361 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Methodist University (955) is 85 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Methodist students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Methodist is higher than Fayetteville State University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($22,161 vs. $27,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Methodist graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/