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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UWM UW-La Crosse| Fayetteville State University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 67% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $237 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % 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 | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Parkside | ||
| 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 3,947 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 529.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.4% higher at Parkside than Fayetteville State University ($14,568.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Parkside ($6,355 vs. $8,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 18.5% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($7,966 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (89% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 41.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($10,050 vs. $7,098)
Fayetteville State University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 100 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $8,500 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $804 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($22,161 vs. $22,965)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More Parkside 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/