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Furman WSSU Elon Clemson Davidson NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU Sewanee UofSC ECSU Mercer| North Carolina Central University | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $266 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 44% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Wofford College | ||
| 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,823 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 1,234.8% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.8% higher at Wofford College than North Carolina Central University ($49,760.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Wofford College ($13,708 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 25.8% lower than costs at Wofford College ($11,864 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than North Carolina Central University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 122.7% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($36,005 vs. $16,168)
North Carolina Central University vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 291 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than North Carolina Central University (79% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $22,900 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $35,200)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $5,253 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($25,747 vs. $31,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($266 vs. $320)
- More Wofford College 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/