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Overview |
Spelman | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Spelman | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 810/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Spelman | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
Spelman | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Spelman | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or North Carolina Central University?
- Spelman College is 594.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Spelman than North Carolina Central University ($25,880.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Spelman ($13,708 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 32% lower than costs at Spelman College ($11,864 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than North Carolina Central University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 52.1% larger than aid received Spelman College ($16,168 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Spelman College (1015) is 136 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Spelman students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or North Carolina Central University? 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 North Carolina Central University and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than North Carolina Central University (77% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $16,100 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $35,200)
- Spelman College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Spelman graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Spelman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/