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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 810/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado Mesa | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $320 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 7,553 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or North Carolina Central University?
- Colorado Mesa University is 121.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Colorado Mesa than North Carolina Central University ($21,983.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Colorado Mesa ($13,708 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mesa University are 3% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($11,522 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Colorado Mesa University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 75.6% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($16,168 vs. $9,209)
Colorado Mesa vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at Colorado Mesa University (952) is 73 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Colorado Mesa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Colorado Mesa students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Colorado Mesa (81.8%)
Colorado Mesa vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Colorado Mesa University (38% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $4,800 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,200)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $31,000)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($224 vs. $320)
- More Colorado Mesa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/