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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG Missouri Southern ECU NSU| Missouri Western State University | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MWSU | 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 | 3.25 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MWSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $320 |
Diversity |
MWSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MWSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 29% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 4,023 students)
MWSU vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or North Carolina Central University?
- Missouri Western State University is 75.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at North Carolina Central University than Missouri Western State University ($16,764.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than North Carolina Central University ($11,917 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 16.3% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,200 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 53.5% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($16,168 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU 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 MWSU .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at MWSU (3.25)
MWSU vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU 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 MWSU.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Missouri Western State University (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $35,200)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $9,182 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $31,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($225 vs. $320)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/