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Overview |
Curry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Curry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Curry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $234 |
Diversity |
Curry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 11% |
Students |
Curry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 1,337 students)
Curry College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Curry College is 25% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Curry College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($42,440.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Curry College ($18,701 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 38.9% lower than costs at Curry College ($12,264 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 3.6% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($29,402 vs. $28,392)
Curry College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Curry College .
- The average SAT score at Curry College (941) is 63 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Curry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Curry College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (48% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $7,500 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $26,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/