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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| 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 State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 4,572 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 312.8% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than North Carolina Central University ($25,854.00 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 Harrisburg ($13,708 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 26.2% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($11,864 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Penn State Harrisburg (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 82% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($16,168 vs. $8,882)
North Carolina Central University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 164 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than North Carolina Central University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $20,100 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,200)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($277 vs. $320)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/