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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB Bowdoin College University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Washington Adventist University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $229 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Fayetteville State University?
- Washington Adventist University is 2,240% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 368% higher at Washington Adventist University than Fayetteville State University ($23,400.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Washington Adventist University ($6,355 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 10.6% lower than costs at Washington Adventist University ($9,440 vs. $10,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 54.6% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($15,534 vs. $10,050)
Washington Adventist University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 49 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Washington Adventist University (18)
- Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Washington Adventist University (31% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,039)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($229 vs. $269)
- More Washington Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/