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IU South Bend WSSU IU BSU ECSU North Carolina Central University IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University Methodist NSU| Indiana State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $229 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Indiana State | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | 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
- Indiana State University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 6,787 students)
Indiana State vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Fayetteville State University?
- Indiana State University is 845.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 317.6% higher at Indiana State than Fayetteville State University ($20,880.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Indiana State ($6,355 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 20.2% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,440 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Fayetteville State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($10,802 vs. $10,050)
Indiana State vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana State University (910) is 40 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Indiana State students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Indiana State vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Fayetteville State University (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $1,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($22,161 vs. $23,720)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($229 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/