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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG University of Scranton UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Fayetteville State University | Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $277 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 424 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus is 1,282.4% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 361.7% higher at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus than Fayetteville State University ($23,086.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus ($6,355 vs. $15,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 37.5% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($9,440 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Fayetteville State University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($10,050 vs. $9,241)
Fayetteville State University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (916) is 46 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus is higher than Fayetteville State University (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $22,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,657 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,818)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($229 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/