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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University UCO-Central NWOSU Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG Southeastern Oklahoma State University| Fayetteville State University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,847 | 4,811 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $6,969 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $6,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,302 | $7,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,298 | $14,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,589 | $8,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 4,029 | 1,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 43.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 855/1045 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $162 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | SWOSU | ||
| 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 SWOSU based on total student enrollment (6,847 students vs. 4,811 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or SWOSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 596.9% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($6,969.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at SWOSU than Fayetteville State University ($6,999.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than SWOSU ($7,298 vs. $14,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 52.5% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($7,410 vs. $11,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Fayetteville State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($8,745 vs. $8,589)
Fayetteville State University vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 120 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming SWOSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Fayetteville State University (79.9%)
Fayetteville State University vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at SWOSU is higher than Fayetteville State University (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $32,500)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $6,474 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($15,687 vs. $22,161)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($162 vs. $229)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/