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Overview |
Taylor University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Taylor University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Taylor University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $234 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Taylor University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Taylor University is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,337 students)
Taylor University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Taylor University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Taylor University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($37,176.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Taylor University ($18,701 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 10.9% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($11,058 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than North Carolina Wesleyan College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 21.8% larger than aid received Taylor University ($28,392 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 313 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Taylor University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (80% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,300)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($22,718 vs. $24,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($234 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/