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CCSU WSSU ECSU UNH ECSU Quinnipiac WestConn North Carolina Central University SHU University of Bridgeport Methodist UConn| Southern Connecticut State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 89% |
Admission |
SCSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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 |
SCSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $229 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
SCSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 6,787 students)
SCSU vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Fayetteville State University?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 547% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287.2% higher at SCSU than Fayetteville State University ($19,358.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than SCSU ($6,355 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 49.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,440 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Southern Connecticut State University (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 37.5% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($10,050 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 48 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
SCSU vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Fayetteville State University (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $1,089 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $23,250)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($229 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/