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WSSU ECSU Claflin University North Carolina Central University Tennessee State University Methodist NSU NCAT Winthrop University UALR West Virginia University at Parkersburg Benedict College| Fayetteville State University | South Carolina State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 800/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $343 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 2,649 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 852.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 304.4% higher at South Carolina State University than Fayetteville State University ($20,218.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than South Carolina State University ($6,355 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 4.9% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($9,000 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Carolina State University than Fayetteville State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 57.9% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($15,873 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 110 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman South Carolina State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or South Carolina State 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 South Carolina State University and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is higher than Fayetteville State University (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $31,000)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $11,044 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $33,205)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($229 vs. $343)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/