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North Carolina Central University NCAT ECSU UNCG Wake Forest Methodist NSU ECU UALR VSU Catawba College Bowie State University| Fayetteville State University | Winston Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | WSSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 86% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 830/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $265 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | WSSU | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 5,004 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or WSSU?
- Winston Salem State University is 240.1% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($3,401.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.1% higher at WSSU than Fayetteville State University ($14,057.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than WSSU ($6,355 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 18.9% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,440 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Winston Salem State University (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($10,050 vs. $8,350)
Fayetteville State University vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is the same at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Fayetteville State University vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Fayetteville State University (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,502 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $25,663)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($229 vs. $265)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/