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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR Missouri Southern ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Missouri Western State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
MWSU | 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 | 3.25 | 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 |
MWSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $229 |
Diversity |
MWSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
MWSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 4,023 students)
MWSU vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or Fayetteville State University?
- Missouri Western State University is 554% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171% higher at MWSU than Fayetteville State University ($13,550.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than MWSU ($6,355 vs. $11,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 8.1% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($9,440 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($10,531 vs. $10,050)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU 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 MWSU .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
MWSU vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU 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 MWSU.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Missouri Western State University (31% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $32,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $343 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $22,161)
- MWSU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($225 vs. $229)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/