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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Mount Olive College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Mount Olive, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 2,239 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #938 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Original Free Will Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | moc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Mount Olive College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $22,591 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $22,591 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,983 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $17,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $16,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Mount Olive College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 1,838 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 1,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 990/1150 | ||
| 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 | Mount Olive College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Mount Olive College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $28,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $289 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Mount Olive College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Mount Olive College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 2,239 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Mount Olive College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Mount Olive College?
- Mount Olive College is 2,159.1% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($22,591.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 351.8% higher at Mount Olive College than Fayetteville State University ($22,591.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Mount Olive College ($6,355 vs. $17,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Mount Olive College ($9,440 vs. $9,983)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Olive College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Olive College students is 62.9% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($16,371 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Mount Olive College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Mount Olive College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Olive College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Mount Olive College (909) is 39 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Mount Olive College (19)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Mount Olive College (2.85)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Mount Olive College (74.6%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Mount Olive College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Mount Olive College is higher than Fayetteville State University (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mount Olive College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $5,845 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Olive College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $28,006)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Olive College graduates. ($229 vs. $289)
- More Mount Olive College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/