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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $274 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Wingate University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 3,396 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 3,970.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 714.1% higher at Wingate University than Fayetteville State University ($40,706.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Wingate University ($6,355 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 10.6% lower than costs at Wingate University ($9,440 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Fayetteville State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 260.8% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($36,262 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 170 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Wingate University? 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 Wingate University and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Fayetteville State University (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $20,400 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,339 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,500)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($229 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/