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Southern University and A & M College WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University University of Houston-Downtown PVAMU Methodist TSU NSU NCAT UALR ECU| Grambling State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU- Grambling | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $229 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 5,058 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Fayetteville State University?
- Grambling State University is 414% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,140.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at GSU- Grambling than Fayetteville State University ($5,140.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than GSU- Grambling ($6,355 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 16.4% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($9,440 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Fayetteville State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 19% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($10,050 vs. $8,442)
GSU- Grambling vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at Grambling State University (871) is 1 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
GSU- Grambling vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Grambling State University (31% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $100 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $32,400)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $15,836 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($22,161 vs. $37,997)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($229 vs. $392)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/