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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG ECU NSU CAU| Dalton State College | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
DSC | 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 | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $320 |
Diversity |
DSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 29% | ||
Campus |
DSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or North Carolina Central University?
- North Carolina Central University is 45.5% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($3,728.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at North Carolina Central University than Dalton State College ($16,764.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than North Carolina Central University ($5,532 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 18.4% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,019 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than North Carolina Central University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 132.1% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($16,168 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC 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 DSC .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Dalton State College (38% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $2,700 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $16,113 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $31,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($153 vs. $320)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/