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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University UNK Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG K-State UAPB| Wayne State College | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Wayne, NE | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,773 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsc.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,700 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,700 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,870 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,271 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,838 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
WSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,050 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $229 |
Diversity |
WSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WSC | 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 WSC based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 4,773 students)
WSC vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSC or Fayetteville State University?
- Wayne State College is 470% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,700.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at WSC than Fayetteville State University ($5,700.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than WSC ($6,355 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 6.4% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,870 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than Fayetteville State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($10,050 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, WSC 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 WSC .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
WSC vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSC 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 WSC.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Fayetteville State University (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $32,500)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $2,111 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($20,050 vs. $22,161)
- WSC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($207 vs. $229)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/