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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond WSSU BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon ECSU| Fayetteville State University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 29% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $237 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 6,001.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,120.2% higher at Wake Forest than Fayetteville State University ($61,012.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Wake Forest ($6,355 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 76.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($9,440 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Wake Forest University (89% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 439.6% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($54,233 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Fayetteville State University .
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Fayetteville State University (88% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $44,700 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $839 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($22,161 vs. $23,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/