- Both Fayetteville State University (Fayetteville State) and Appalachian State University (Appalachian State) are public.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Appalachian State has more expensive tuition of $24,537 than Fayetteville State ($7,969).
- Fayetteville State has tighter acceptance rate of 67.56% than Appalachian State (70.00%).
- Appalachian State has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than Fayetteville State (930).
- Appalachian State is larger with 20,436 students than Fayetteville State (6,787 students).
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| #30 in North Carolina | Rankings | #15 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fayetteville, NC | Location | Boone, NC |
Fayetteville State| Known as | Appalachian State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $3,969 North Carolina residents $7,969 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,541 North Carolina residents $24,537 out-of-state |
| $6,197 North Carolina residents $17,262 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,380 North Carolina residents $24,140 out-of-state |
| $7,397 | Financial Aid | $8,383 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 67.56% | Acceptance Rate | 70.00% |
| 25.70% | Yield | 33.71% |
| 930 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,787 | Total Students | 20,436 |
| 5,748 | Undergraduate | 18,558 |
| 1,039 | Graduate | 1,878 |
| 3,074 | Online Enrollment | 1,647 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 75% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $34,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,413) $4,513 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,148) $6,222 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,360 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 266 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,037 Full-time 365 Part-time |
| 758 Full-time 106 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,837 Full-time 399 Part-time |
| $75,798 for Faculties $55,424 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,629 for Faculties $56,375 Part-time |