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WSSU ECSU Southeast Missouri State University North Carolina Central University EIU University of Missouri-Kansas City Northwest Methodist NSU Pitt State Western Illinois University WSU| University of Central Missouri | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Central | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 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 |
Central | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $229 |
Diversity |
Central | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Central | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Central | 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 6,787 students)
Central vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Fayetteville State University?
- University of Central Missouri is 704% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.6% higher at Central than Fayetteville State University ($16,080.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Central ($6,355 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 2.7% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,440 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Fayetteville State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 54.2% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($10,050 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 140 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Central students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Fayetteville State University (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $9,000 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $280 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($22,161 vs. $22,441)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($229 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/