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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke Wingate University| Fayetteville State University | Montreat College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Montreat College | ||
| 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 Montreat College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 972 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Montreat College?
- Montreat College is 2,925% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 505% higher at Montreat College than Fayetteville State University ($30,250.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Montreat College ($6,355 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 13% lower than costs at Montreat College ($9,440 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 74.3% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($17,519 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Montreat College (960) is 90 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Montreat College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Montreat 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 Montreat College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Montreat College is higher than Fayetteville State University (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $2,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $25,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Montreat College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/