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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG Meredith UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Fayetteville State University | Salem College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Salem College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Salem College | ||
| 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 Salem College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 469 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Salem College?
- Salem College is 2,950% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 510% higher at Salem College than Fayetteville State University ($30,500.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Salem College ($6,355 vs. $18,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 30.3% lower than costs at Salem College ($9,440 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 199% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($30,048 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 249 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Salem 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 Salem College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Fayetteville State University (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Salem College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $27,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/