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Overview |
GS | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
GS | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $229 |
Diversity |
GS | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
GS | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GS | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 6,787 students)
GS vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Fayetteville State University?
- Georgia Southern University is 337.1% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.5% higher at GS than Fayetteville State University ($15,425.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than GS ($6,355 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 9.3% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($9,440 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Fayetteville State University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($10,050 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS 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 GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 219 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming GS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
GS vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Fayetteville State University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $839 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($22,161 vs. $23,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/