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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $234 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,337 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 3,295.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 579% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Fayetteville State University ($33,952.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($6,355 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 29.9% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($9,440 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Fayetteville State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 182.5% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($28,392 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878) is 8 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Fayetteville State University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (31% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $22,718)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($229 vs. $234)
- More North Carolina Wesleyan College 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/