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WSSU ECSU NCAT VSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University Methodist UNCG NSU UALR ECU| Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $320 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or North Carolina Central University?
- North Carolina Central University is 272.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($3,728.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.3% higher at North Carolina Central University than Fayetteville State University ($16,764.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than North Carolina Central University ($6,355 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 25.7% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($9,440 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Fayetteville State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 60.9% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($16,168 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 9 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or North Carolina Central University? 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 North Carolina Central University and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Fayetteville State University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $8,839 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $31,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($229 vs. $320)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/