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WSSU ESU ECSU North Carolina Central University WSU Methodist NSU Central NCAT UALR ECU UNCG| Pittsburg State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt State | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt State | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $229 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Pitt State | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | 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 Pitt State based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Fayetteville State University?
- Pittsburg State University is 501.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.9% higher at Pitt State than Fayetteville State University ($17,696.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Pitt State ($6,355 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($9,426 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 227.4% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($10,050 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt 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 Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Pitt State vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt 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 Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Fayetteville State University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $32,500)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,161 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,161)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($206 vs. $229)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/