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Overview |
York | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
York | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 810/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
York | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $320 |
Diversity |
York | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
York | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 6,446 students)
York vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or North Carolina Central University?
- CUNY York College is 85.9% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at North Carolina Central University than CUNY York College ($16,764.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than North Carolina Central University ($6,670 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 51% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($11,864 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than North Carolina Central University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 78.9% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($16,168 vs. $9,036)
York vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York 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 York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY York College (885) is 6 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at York (3.15)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than CUNY York College (38% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $8,000 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $35,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $22,200 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($8,800 vs. $31,000)
- York graduates are paying $230 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($90 vs. $320)
- More York 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/