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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB LHU University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Fayetteville State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 69% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $222 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Penn College | ||
| 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 4,241 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 1,445% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 363.8% higher at Penn College than Fayetteville State University ($23,190.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Penn College ($6,355 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 28.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,440 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (89% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 38.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,050 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Fayetteville State University .
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Fayetteville State University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Penn 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 Penn College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Fayetteville State University (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $11,900 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $32,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $661 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,161)
- Penn College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/