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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist Georgetown College NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UVa-Wise UAPB| Fayetteville State University | St. Andrews University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $232 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 22% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 809 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 2,760% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 472% higher at St. Andrews University than Fayetteville State University ($28,600.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than St. Andrews University ($6,355 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 21.6% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($9,440 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Fayetteville State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 69.4% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($17,026 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at St. Andrews University (918) is 48 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming St. Andrews University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman St. Andrews University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Fayetteville State University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Fayetteville State University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from St. Andrews University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $339 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Andrews University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $22,500)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than St. Andrews University graduates. ($229 vs. $232)
- More St. Andrews University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/