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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU ECSU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State| Fayetteville State University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $299 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or NCAT?
- North Carolina A & T State University is 254% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($3,540.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241% higher at NCAT than Fayetteville State University ($17,050.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than NCAT ($6,355 vs. $9,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 2.8% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($9,179 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Fayetteville State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($10,082 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 40 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Fayetteville State University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Fayetteville State University (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $6,839 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($22,161 vs. $29,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($229 vs. $299)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/