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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 | Piedmont International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 84% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $117 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | - | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Piedmont International University | ||
| 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 Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 691 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Piedmont International University?
- Piedmont International University is 785% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,850.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Piedmont International University than Fayetteville State University ($8,850.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Piedmont International University ($6,355 vs. $15,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 47.3% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($6,410 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Piedmont International University (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 61.9% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($10,050 vs. $6,206)
Fayetteville State University vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Piedmont International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont International University or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont International University (898) is 28 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Piedmont International 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 Piedmont International University and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont International University is higher than Fayetteville State University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Piedmont International University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($35,300 vs. $32,500)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $10,835 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($11,326 vs. $22,161)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($117 vs. $229)
- More Piedmont International University 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/