College comparison

Fayetteville State University vs Indiana University-Northwest

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC	Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN
Acceptance rateIndiana University-Northwest is more selective	82%	73%
SAT (25–75)	890–1090	910–1180
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,762	2,661
Avg net price	$7,892	$5,130
Median earnings (10 yr)Indiana University-Northwest reports higher median earnings	$40,144	$43,361
Graduation rate	38%	37%
Median debt	$22,987	$21,710
Economic mobility	2.4%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Fayetteville State University or Indiana University-Northwest harder to get into?

Indiana University-Northwest is more selective: Fayetteville State University's acceptance rate is approximately 82% and Indiana University-Northwest's is approximately 73% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Fayetteville State University vs Indiana University-Northwest?

The middle-50% SAT range is 890–1090 at Fayetteville State University and 910–1180 at Indiana University-Northwest. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.