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WSSU UMBC TU McDaniel College ECSU North Carolina Central University Mount St. Mary's University Methodist NSU YCP NCAT Salisbury| Stevenson University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevenson University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 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 |
Stevenson University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | 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 Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Fayetteville State University?
- Stevenson University is 3,503.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 620.7% higher at Stevenson University than Fayetteville State University ($36,036.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Stevenson University ($6,355 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 53.4% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($9,440 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 181.2% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($28,258 vs. $10,050)
Stevenson University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University 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 Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 136 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Stevenson University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Fayetteville State University (62% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $27,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University 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/