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CSN WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UNLV UAPB| Fayetteville State University | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | NSC | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,847 | 7,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $5,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $19,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,302 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,298 | $16,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,589 | $7,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 89% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 4,029 | 1,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 855/1045 | |||
| 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 | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $236 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (7,283 students vs. 6,847 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or NSC?
- Nevada State College is 469.3% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,693.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295.5% higher at NSC than Fayetteville State University ($19,774.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than NSC ($7,298 vs. $16,255)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 2.9% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($10,979 vs. $11,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Nevada State College (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($8,589 vs. $7,642)
Fayetteville State University vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Fayetteville State University .
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at NSC (2.75)
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Fayetteville State University (79.9%)
Fayetteville State University vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or NSC? 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 NSC and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Nevada State College (31% vs. 22%)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $759 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($22,161 vs. $22,920)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($229 vs. $236)
- More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/