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WSSU SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University NCAT HBU Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU| North Carolina Central University | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $193 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 1% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 7,553 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 67.7% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at North Carolina Central University than University of Houston Downtown ($16,764.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than University of Houston-Downtown ($13,708 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 20.1% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($9,882 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than University of Houston Downtown (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 106% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($16,168 vs. $7,849)
North Carolina Central University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Downtown (894) is 15 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (38% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $12,200 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,200)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($193 vs. $320)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/