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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | TSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.0 | ||
| 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 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $303 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 643.7% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.5% higher at TSU than Fayetteville State University ($19,677.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than TSU ($6,355 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 2.4% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($9,440 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($12,085 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 53 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or TSU? 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 TSU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Texas Southern University (31% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $7,197 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $29,358)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($229 vs. $303)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/