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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Cheyney, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,965 | 724 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | cheyney.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $11,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,449 | $15,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,192 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,842 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 2.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $33,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $346 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 14% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (7,965 students vs. 724 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 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 8.6% higher at North Carolina Central University than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($16,764.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than North Carolina Central University ($8,460 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are 34% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($11,016 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than North Carolina Central University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students is 28.4% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($15,981 vs. $12,449)
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or North Carolina Central University .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (2.37)
North Carolina Central University vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (38% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $30,700)
- North Carolina Central University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($31,000 vs. $33,500)
- North Carolina Central University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($320 vs. $346)
- More North Carolina Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/