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CofC WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University USC Aiken Methodist NSU NCAT Lander University UALR ECU UNCG| Fayetteville State University | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $253 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 2,124 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 934.4% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 327.8% higher at USC Beaufort than Fayetteville State University ($21,390.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than USC Beaufort ($6,355 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 8.2% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,722 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Fayetteville State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 18.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($10,050 vs. $8,452)
Fayetteville State University vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Beaufort (927) is 57 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming USC Beaufort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
Fayetteville State University vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (31% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Beaufort earn on average $4,200 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $2,313 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($22,161 vs. $24,474)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($229 vs. $253)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/