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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,847 | 10,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,302 | $7,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,298 | $13,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,589 | $4,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 36% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 7,312 | ||
| Admitted | 4,029 | 5,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 855/1045 | |||
| 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 | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $240 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (10,299 students vs. 6,847 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 697.4% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,974.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.3% higher at UW-La Crosse than Fayetteville State University ($17,014.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than UW-La Crosse ($7,298 vs. $13,125)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 42% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($7,960 vs. $11,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (92% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 83.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($8,589 vs. $4,678)
Fayetteville State University vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 260 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than UW-La Crosse (73.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Fayetteville State University (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $17,000 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $1,089 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($22,161 vs. $23,250)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($229 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/