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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG ECU NSU CAU| North Carolina Central University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
North Carolina Central University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $222 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 4,241 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 314.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at Penn College than North Carolina Central University ($23,190.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Penn College ($13,708 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 2.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,864 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 122.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($16,168 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or North Carolina Central University .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Penn College (3.05)
North Carolina Central University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or Penn 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 Penn College and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than North Carolina Central University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $9,200 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $35,200)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $31,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($222 vs. $320)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/