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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG ECU NSU CAU| North Carolina Central University | Davis & Elkins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $245 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 650 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 701.5% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at D&E College than North Carolina Central University ($29,880.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than D&E College ($13,708 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 17.2% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,125 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 55.4% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($25,119 vs. $16,168)
North Carolina Central University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 49 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming D&E College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than D&E College (75.3%)
North Carolina Central University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or D&E College? 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 D&E College and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $2,300 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $35,200)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $7,288 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $31,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($245 vs. $320)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/