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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Temple | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.46 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Temple?
- Temple University is 1,921.1% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 593.7% higher at Temple than Fayetteville State University ($34,684.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Temple ($6,355 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 65.8% lower than costs at Temple University ($9,440 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Temple University (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($11,575 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Fayetteville State University .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Temple (79.7%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Temple? 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 Temple and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Fayetteville State University (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $23,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/