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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | UNCG | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 82% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $235 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or UNCG?
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 342.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($4,422.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.6% higher at UNCG than Fayetteville State University ($19,581.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than UNCG ($6,355 vs. $10,979)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 5.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,440 vs. $9,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 21.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($10,050 vs. $8,257)
Fayetteville State University vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 165 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Fayetteville State University (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $6,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $576 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($22,161 vs. $22,737)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($229 vs. $235)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/