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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $193 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,052 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 2,510% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 422% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Fayetteville State University ($26,100.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($6,355 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 9.8% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,600 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 123.3% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($22,442 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 149 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Fayetteville State University (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $32,500)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,411 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,161)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($193 vs. $229)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/