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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $266 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % 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 | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | Wofford College | ||
| 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,823 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 4,876% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 895.2% higher at Wofford College than Fayetteville State University ($49,760.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Wofford College ($6,355 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 58.1% lower than costs at Wofford College ($9,440 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Fayetteville State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 258.3% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($36,005 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 300 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Fayetteville State University (79% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $25,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,586 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $25,747)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($229 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/