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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $320 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 7,553 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or North Carolina Central University?
- University of Michigan Dearborn is 273.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($13,920.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at UM-Dearborn than North Carolina Central University ($29,184.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than North Carolina Central University ($12,444 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 31.1% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($9,048 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than University of Michigan Dearborn (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 50.2% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($16,168 vs. $10,761)
UM-Dearborn vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Dearborn (1105) is 226 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming UM-Dearborn students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at UM-Dearborn is higher than North Carolina Central University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $17,600 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $35,200)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $31,000)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($266 vs. $320)
- More UM-Dearborn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/