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Overview |
Livingstone College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | livingstone.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Livingstone College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,917 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,917 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,794 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,914 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,500 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Livingstone College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,074 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 2,598 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/960 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Livingstone College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Livingstone College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $434 | $234 |
Diversity |
Livingstone College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 11% |
Students |
Livingstone College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Livingstone College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Livingstone College based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 839 students)
Livingstone College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Livingstone College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 113.3% more expensive to attend than Livingstone College for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Livingstone College ($33,952.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Livingstone College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($15,914 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 80.5% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($6,794 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Livingstone College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 127.1% larger than aid received Livingstone College ($28,392 vs. $12,500)
Livingstone College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Livingstone 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 Livingstone College .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878) is 170 points higher than at Livingstone College (708)
- Incoming North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Livingstone College (14)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Livingstone College (2.64)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Livingstone College (63.8%)
Livingstone College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Livingstone 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 Livingstone College.
- The graduation rate at Livingstone College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (28% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $19,000 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $24,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $19,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $42,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $200 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($234 vs. $434)
- More North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/