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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 | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Milligan | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| 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 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $263 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,105 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 3,495% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 619% higher at Milligan than Fayetteville State University ($35,950.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Milligan ($6,355 vs. $19,865)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 21.8% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($7,750 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 185.6% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($28,701 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 258 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Milligan (66.7%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Milligan? 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 Milligan and Fayetteville State University.
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,339 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($22,161 vs. $25,500)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($229 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/