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WSSU Stevenson University ECSU North Carolina Central University TU Hood Mount St. Mary's University Methodist UMBC NSU Maryland NCAT| McDaniel College | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McDaniel College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 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 |
McDaniel College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | 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 McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 3,000 students)
McDaniel College vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Fayetteville State University?
- McDaniel College is 4,580% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 836% higher at McDaniel College than Fayetteville State University ($46,800.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than McDaniel College ($6,355 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 30.3% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($9,440 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 286.5% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($38,848 vs. $10,050)
McDaniel College vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College 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 McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 204 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
McDaniel College vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College 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 McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Fayetteville State University (74% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $20,900 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,839 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $27,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/