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WSSU WVU Fairmont State ECSU North Carolina Central University Marshall University Morgan State Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU| Fayetteville State University | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $240 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 3,785 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 712.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.2% higher at WVSU than Fayetteville State University ($13,810.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than WVSU ($6,355 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 29.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,440 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Fayetteville State University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($10,050 vs. $9,482)
Fayetteville State University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 57 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than West Virginia State University (31% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $200 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $1,089 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $23,250)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($229 vs. $240)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/