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WSSU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus NCAT Fayetteville State University PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University Penn State Schuylkill| North Carolina Central University | PennWest California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 6,509 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 107% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at North Carolina Central University than PennWest California ($16,764.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 13.9% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,416 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than PennWest California (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($16,168 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 43 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
North Carolina Central University vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than North Carolina Central University (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $7,300 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $35,200)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/