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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke Bowie State University| Fayetteville State University | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | OC | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 63% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $124 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 4,905 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or OC?
- Olympic College is 292.7% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($3,927.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.3% higher at OC than Fayetteville State University ($9,465.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than OC ($6,355 vs. $11,629)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 11.2% lower than costs at Olympic College ($9,440 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Olympic College (89% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 92.7% larger than aid received Olympic College ($10,050 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Fayetteville State University .
Fayetteville State University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or OC? 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 OC and Fayetteville State University.
- Graduates from Olympic College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($35,800 vs. $32,500)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $10,161 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,161)
- OC graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($124 vs. $229)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/