- Both Fayetteville State University (Fayetteville State) and Western Carolina University are public.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Western Carolina University has more expensive tuition of $8,532 than Fayetteville State ($7,969).
- Western Carolina University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.84% than Fayetteville State (67.56%).
- Western Carolina University has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than Fayetteville State (930).
- Western Carolina University is larger with 11,635 students than Fayetteville State (6,787 students).
| Fayetteville State University View More Rivals | Western Carolina University View More Rivals | |
| #30 in North Carolina | Rankings | #24 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fayetteville, NC | Location | Cullowhee, NC |
Fayetteville State| Known as | Western | |
| 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 | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $3,969 North Carolina residents $7,969 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $4,532 North Carolina residents $8,532 out-of-state |
| $6,197 North Carolina residents $17,262 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,778 North Carolina residents $18,497 out-of-state |
| $7,397 | Financial Aid | $4,444 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 67.56% | Acceptance Rate | 38.84% |
| 25.70% | Yield | 26.53% |
| 930 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,787 | Total Students | 11,635 |
| 5,748 | Undergraduate | 9,956 |
| 1,039 | Graduate | 1,679 |
| 3,074 | Online Enrollment | 2,858 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $34,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,413) $4,513 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) $6,475 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 266 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 544 Full-time 243 Part-time |
| 758 Full-time 106 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,570 Full-time 254 Part-time |
| $75,798 for Faculties $55,424 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,834 for Faculties $55,095 Part-time |