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ECU ASU UNC Charlotte UNCW WSSU University of North Carolina at Asheville ETSU UNCG NC State ECSU North Carolina Central University UNC Chapel Hill| Fayetteville State University | Western Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | WCU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $227 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | WCU | ||
| 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or WCU?
- Fayetteville State University and WCU cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,000.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Fayetteville State University as Western Carolina University ($5,000.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than WCU ($6,355 vs. $13,022)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 18.4% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($9,440 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 122.1% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($10,050 vs. $4,526)
Fayetteville State University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 162 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming WCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or WCU? 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 WCU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Fayetteville State University (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $32,500)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $151 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $22,161)
- WCU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($227 vs. $229)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/