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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG ECU NSU CAU| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAPB | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UAPB | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 810/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UAPB | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $320 |
Diversity |
UAPB | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAPB | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or North Carolina Central University?
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 51.3% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($5,640.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at North Carolina Central University than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($16,764.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than North Carolina Central University ($9,959 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 33.8% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($8,866 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 20% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($16,168 vs. $13,469)
UAPB vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB 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 UAPB .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 8 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB 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 UAPB.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (38% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $5,000 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $30,200)
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students graduate with a $4,252 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($26,748 vs. $31,000)
- UAPB graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($276 vs. $320)
- More UAPB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/