Fayetteville State University (Fayetteville State) vs. North Carolina Central University

Compare two schools with tuition, admission, test scores, and more academic characteristics.

  • Both Fayetteville State University (Fayetteville State) and North Carolina Central University are public.
  • Both schools are located in North Carolina.
  • North Carolina Central University has more expensive tuition of $19,578 than Fayetteville State ($7,969).
  • Fayetteville State has tighter acceptance rate of 67.56% than North Carolina Central University (82.81%).
  • North Carolina Central University has higher SAT scores of 970 than Fayetteville State (930).
  • North Carolina Central University is larger with 7,553 students than Fayetteville State (6,787 students).
Fayetteville State University
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#30 in North Carolina
Rankings#23 in North Carolina
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Fayetteville, NCLocationDurham, NC
Fayetteville StateKnown as
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (medium programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$3,969 North Carolina residents
$7,969 out-of-state
Undergraduate$6,542 North Carolina residents
$19,578 out-of-state
$6,197 North Carolina residents
$17,262 out-of-state
Graduate$7,480 North Carolina residents
$20,788 out-of-state
$7,397Financial Aid$12,910
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
67.56%Acceptance Rate82.81%
25.70%Yield23.08%
930 SAT, 16 ACTTest Scores970 SAT, 18 ACT
Student Population
6,787Total Students7,553
5,748Undergraduate5,634
1,039Graduate1,919
3,074Online Enrollment1,593
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
43%Graduation Rate44%
25%Transfer-out Rate27%
70%Retention Rate76%
$34,600Average Earning after Graduation$35,300
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,413)
$4,513 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,167)
$6,556 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$4,618 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
266 Full-time
103 Part-time
Number of Faculties367 Full-time
208 Part-time
758 Full-time
106 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,184 Full-time
220 Part-time
$75,798 for Faculties
$55,424 Part-time
Average Salary$76,458 for Faculties
$58,416 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023