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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | UWO | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Fayetteville State University | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $245 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 6,787 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 542.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.9% higher at UWO than Fayetteville State University ($13,995.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than UWO ($6,355 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 6.1% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,894 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 125.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($10,050 vs. $4,450)
Fayetteville State University vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 160 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming UWO students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or UWO? 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 UWO and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Fayetteville State University (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $11,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $1,587 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($22,161 vs. $23,748)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($229 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/