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Old Dominion Longwood University WSSU JMU ECSU North Carolina Central University VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg Methodist| Fayetteville State University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | RU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $237 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or RU?
- Radford University is 715.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 304.9% higher at RU than Fayetteville State University ($20,246.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than RU ($6,355 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,440 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Fayetteville State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($10,050 vs. $9,733)
Fayetteville State University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Fayetteville State University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or RU? 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 RU and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Fayetteville State University (56% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $839 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $23,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/