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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University UCO-Central VSU ECSU NWOSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG Southeastern Oklahoma State University| North Carolina Central University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | |||
| 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 | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $162 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 8% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | SWOSU | ||
| 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 SWOSU based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 4,777 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or SWOSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 76.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at North Carolina Central University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($16,764.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than North Carolina Central University ($13,699 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 71.2% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($6,930 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 89.3% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($16,168 vs. $8,539)
North Carolina Central University vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 111 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming SWOSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
North Carolina Central University vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $13,400 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $35,200)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $15,313 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($15,687 vs. $31,000)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($162 vs. $320)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/