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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG UW-Stout ECU NSU| North Carolina Central University | University of Wisconsin Superior | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 18/24 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $237 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 39% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | UW-Superior | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 2,710 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or UW-Superior?
- University of Wisconsin Superior is 75.3% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at North Carolina Central University than University of Wisconsin Superior ($16,764.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than North Carolina Central University ($12,908 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 69.2% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($7,013 vs. $11,864)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University as University of Wisconsin Superior (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 338% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($16,168 vs. $3,691)
North Carolina Central University vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Superior (990) is 111 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming UW-Superior students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than North Carolina Central University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Superior earn on average $2,500 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $35,200)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,000)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($237 vs. $320)
- More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/