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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | MSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $230 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 5,784 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 487.7% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at MSU than Fayetteville State University ($7,827.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than MSU ($6,355 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 6.4% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,440 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($10,643 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 132 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming MSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or MSU? 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 MSU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Fayetteville State University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $22,299)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($229 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/