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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke Marshall University| Fayetteville State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,847 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,302 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,298 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,589 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 4,029 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 855/1045 | 878/1143 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,847 students vs. 991 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 3,116.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($32,166.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 543.3% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Fayetteville State University ($32,166.00 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 Wesleyan College ($7,298 vs. $20,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 2.9% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($10,980 vs. $11,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 218.5% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($27,358 vs. $8,589)
Fayetteville State University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 145 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Fayetteville State University (79.9%)
Fayetteville State University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Fayetteville State University (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,839 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $27,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/