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Overview |
Delaware State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $234 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Delaware State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware State University is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 1,337 students)
Delaware State University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 382.4% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.2% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Delaware State University ($33,952.00 vs. $16,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($11,886 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 15% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($12,264 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Delaware State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 104.5% larger than aid received Delaware State University ($28,392 vs. $13,881)
Delaware State University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University 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 Delaware State University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware State University (892) is 14 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Delaware State University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Delaware State University (3.09)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Delaware State University (54.9%)
Delaware State University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University 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 Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware State University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (35% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,600)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $5,782 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($22,718 vs. $28,500)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($234 vs. $294)
- More North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/