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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG ECU NSU FSW| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 96% |
Admission |
SCF | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCF | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $320 |
Diversity |
SCF | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SCF | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
SCF | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 7,553 students)
SCF vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or North Carolina Central University?
- North Carolina Central University is 57.6% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($3,728.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 608.8% higher at North Carolina Central University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($16,764.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than North Carolina Central University ($13,451 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 75.8% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($11,864 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 229.4% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($16,168 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF 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 SCF .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $1,500 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $22,390 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($8,610 vs. $31,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $231 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($89 vs. $320)
- More SCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/