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WSSU University at Albany- SUNY NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG TU Cleveland State| North Carolina Central University | Penn State Beaver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 522 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 87% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $277 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 522 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Penn State Beaver?
- Penn State Beaver is 270.8% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Penn State Beaver than North Carolina Central University ($23,086.00 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 State Beaver ($13,708 vs. $18,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 3.3% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($11,864 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Penn State Beaver (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 74.3% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($16,168 vs. $9,274)
North Carolina Central University vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Beaver (999) is 120 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Penn State Beaver students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or Penn State Beaver? 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 State Beaver and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Beaver is higher than North Carolina Central University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $20,100 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,200)
- Penn State Beaver students graduate with a $4,182 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $31,000)
- Penn State Beaver graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($277 vs. $320)
- More Penn State Beaver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/