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Overview |
Worcester State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $229 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Fayetteville State University?
- Fayetteville State University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($1,000.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Worcester State University than Fayetteville State University ($7,050.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Worcester State University ($6,355 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 40.3% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,440 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 70.9% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($10,050 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 150 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Worcester State University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Fayetteville State University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $32,500)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $2,161 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,161)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($206 vs. $229)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/