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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke Bowie State University| Governors State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
GSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 870/1060 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $229 |
Diversity |
GSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
GSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Fayetteville State University?
- Governors State University is 651.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.5% higher at GSU than Fayetteville State University ($15,024.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than GSU ($6,355 vs. $9,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 16.5% lower than costs at Governors State University ($9,440 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($11,987 vs. $10,050)
GSU vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 41 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming GSU students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $32,500)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $4,911 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $22,161)
- GSU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($178 vs. $229)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/