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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University F&M UNCG ECU NSU| North Carolina Central University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | W&J | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 28% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,151 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 1,230.8% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.9% higher at W&J than North Carolina Central University ($49,612.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than W&J ($13,708 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 14% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,864 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 141% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($38,963 vs. $16,168)
North Carolina Central University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or North Carolina Central University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or W&J? 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 W&J and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than North Carolina Central University (74% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $21,700 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $35,200)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- W&J graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/