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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 86% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/25 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $234 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 2% | ||
| % 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 5,188 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is 542.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($6,428.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.4% higher at University of Wisconsin-River Falls than Fayetteville State University ($14,421.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($6,355 vs. $13,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 16.6% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,094 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than University of Wisconsin River Falls (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 123.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($10,050 vs. $4,489)
Fayetteville State University vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 180 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than Fayetteville State University (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $11,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $564 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($22,161 vs. $22,725)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($229 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/