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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG EC University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ECU| North Carolina Central University | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,988 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 964.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.7% higher at Seton Hill University than North Carolina Central University ($39,674.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Seton Hill University ($13,708 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 12.5% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,864 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 75.2% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($28,325 vs. $16,168)
North Carolina Central University vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or North Carolina Central University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than North Carolina Central University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $5,800 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $35,200)
- Seton Hill University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Seton Hill University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/