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OSU-Oklahoma City WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU Methodist NSU NCAT USAO| Fayetteville State University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,847 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,302 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,298 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,589 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 82% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | 4,029 | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 855/1045 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $210 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | UCO-Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 6,847 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 628.4% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,284.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.4% higher at UCO-Central than Fayetteville State University ($18,171.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than UCO-Central ($7,298 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 27.2% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,886 vs. $11,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than University of Central Oklahoma (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 36.1% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,589 vs. $6,309)
Fayetteville State University vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 140 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Fayetteville State University (79.9%)
Fayetteville State University vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Fayetteville State University (36% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $12,100 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $32,500)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $1,768 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($20,393 vs. $22,161)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($210 vs. $229)
- More UCO-Central 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/