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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU NSU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Fayetteville State University | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | RSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 79% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $166 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 19% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | RSU | ||
| 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 RSU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 3,155 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or RSU?
- Rogers State University is 353.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($4,536.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.4% higher at RSU than Fayetteville State University ($12,320.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than RSU ($6,355 vs. $13,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 13.6% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($9,440 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Rogers State University (89% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 41.4% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($10,050 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 40 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
Fayetteville State University vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or RSU? 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 RSU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Rogers State University (31% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Rogers State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $32,500)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $6,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($16,150 vs. $22,161)
- RSU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($166 vs. $229)
- More RSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/