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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gallaudet University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $229 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Fayetteville State University?
- Gallaudet University is 1,551.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.2% higher at Gallaudet University than Fayetteville State University ($16,512.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Gallaudet University ($6,355 vs. $13,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 56.8% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($9,440 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Fayetteville State University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 155.2% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($25,648 vs. $10,050)
Gallaudet University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at Gallaudet University (883) is 13 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Gallaudet University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Gallaudet University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or Fayetteville State 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 Fayetteville State University and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Gallaudet University is higher than Fayetteville State University (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $800 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $5,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($16,541 vs. $22,161)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($171 vs. $229)
- More Gallaudet University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/