| UNCW vs. Fayetteville State |
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|---|---|---|
#202 in National Universities #9 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #52 in Federal Region IV Universities #25 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,277 North Carolina Residents $24,152 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,353 North Carolina Residents $8,353 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,112 North Carolina Residents $24,198 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,791 North Carolina Residents $17,856 Out-of-State |
| More$7,033 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,837 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower990 SAT 17 ACT |
| Tighter64.24% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.15% |
| Favorable21.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.84% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger18,848 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,107 |
| Larger15,254 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,074 |
| Larger3,594 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,033 |
| Larger4,303 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,355 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| Lower22% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher29% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,413) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,103) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 1,133 | Number of faculty | 331 |
| Higher$90,363 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,312 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.