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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke WCU| Fayetteville State University | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,847 | 797 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $39,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $39,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,302 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,298 | $27,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,589 | $25,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,029 | 732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 21/29 | ||
| 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 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $237 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (6,847 students vs. 797 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 3,830% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($39,300.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 686% higher at Warren Wilson than Fayetteville State University ($39,300.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Warren Wilson ($7,298 vs. $27,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 11.6% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($11,302 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 198.9% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($25,670 vs. $8,589)
Fayetteville State University vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 250 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson (77.6%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Fayetteville State University (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $30,800)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $839 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($22,161 vs. $23,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/