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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG ECU NSU CAU| Chipola College | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Chipola | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chipola | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $320 |
Diversity |
Chipola | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chipola | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or North Carolina Central University?
- North Carolina Central University is 57.6% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($3,728.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at North Carolina Central University than Chipola College ($16,764.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than North Carolina Central University ($3,316 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 160.2% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($4,560 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than North Carolina Central University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 155.3% larger than aid received Chipola College ($16,168 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola or North Carolina Central University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between North Carolina Central University and Chipola.
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $33,000)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/