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WSSU ECSU Boise State Idaho North Carolina Central University BYU-I Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG| Idaho State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
ISU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $229 |
Diversity |
ISU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
ISU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 6,787 students)
ISU vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Fayetteville State University?
- Idaho State University is 492.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,928.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 378.1% higher at ISU than Fayetteville State University ($23,906.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than ISU ($6,355 vs. $12,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 23.8% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($7,626 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Fayetteville State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($10,050 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
ISU vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Idaho State University (31% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $789 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $22,950)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/