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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU Lander University NCAT UALR ECU UNCG Barton College Wingate University| Fayetteville State University | Newberry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,847 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | #946 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,302 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,298 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,589 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 4,029 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 855/1045 | 820/1060 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Newberry College | ||
| 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 Newberry College based on total student enrollment (6,847 students vs. 1,507 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 2,600% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 440% higher at Newberry College than Fayetteville State University ($27,000.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Newberry College ($7,298 vs. $20,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 13.7% lower than costs at Newberry College ($11,302 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 170.7% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($23,249 vs. $8,589)
Fayetteville State University vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 88 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Newberry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Newberry College is higher than Fayetteville State University (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Newberry College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $27,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/