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Overview |
WestConn | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
WestConn | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
WestConn | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 29% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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 WestConn based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or North Carolina Central University?
- Western Connecticut State University is 73.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at WestConn than North Carolina Central University ($19,358.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than WestConn ($13,708 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 22.8% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,864 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Western Connecticut State University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 78.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($16,168 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than North Carolina Central University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $12,200 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,200)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/