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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University UIC Northeastern Illinois University Methodist NSU DePaul NCAT UALR ECU UNCG| Chicago State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
CSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $229 |
Diversity |
CSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Fayetteville State University?
- Chicago State University is 665.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at CSU than Fayetteville State University ($7,656.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than CSU ($6,355 vs. $6,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 46.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,440 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Fayetteville State University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 58.1% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($15,891 vs. $10,050)
CSU vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Chicago State University (875) is 5 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Chicago State University (31% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $9,089 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $31,250)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($229 vs. $323)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/