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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Coastal Carolina Shepherd University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB| Fayetteville State University | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $248 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,481 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 684.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.7% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Fayetteville State University ($19,584.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than West Virginia University Tech ($6,355 vs. $9,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 23.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,440 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 13.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,050 vs. $8,830)
Fayetteville State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 112 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Fayetteville State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (31% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $18,100 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $1,840 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($22,161 vs. $24,001)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($229 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/