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Overview |
Worcester State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $320 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Worcester State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or North Carolina Central University?
- North Carolina Central University is 284.3% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($3,728.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.8% higher at North Carolina Central University than Worcester State University ($16,764.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Worcester State University ($13,708 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 11.6% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($11,864 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 174.9% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($16,168 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University 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 Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 141 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
Worcester State University vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University 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 Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than North Carolina Central University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $14,000 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $35,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $31,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($206 vs. $320)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/