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WSSU UW-Eau Claire ECSU North Carolina Central University UWSP University of Wisconsin-River Falls Minnesota State University-Mankato UWM Methodist University of Wisconsin-Whitewater NSU UW-La Crosse| Fayetteville State University | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #748 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 71% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 20/25 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $263 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 Stout is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or UW-Stout?
- University of Wisconsin Stout is 601.4% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,014.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.6% higher at UW-Stout than Fayetteville State University ($15,281.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than UW-Stout ($6,355 vs. $15,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 12.4% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,398 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than University of Wisconsin Stout (89% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 112.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($10,050 vs. $4,736)
Fayetteville State University vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 160 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming UW-Stout students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or UW-Stout? 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-Stout and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Fayetteville State University (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $14,500 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,339 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($22,161 vs. $25,500)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($229 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout 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/