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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 | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 39% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,358 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 825.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at Emory and Henry College than North Carolina Central University ($34,500.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Emory and Henry College ($13,708 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 16.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,864 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than North Carolina Central University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 95.7% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($31,643 vs. $16,168)
North Carolina Central University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 101 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than North Carolina Central University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $8,500 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $35,200)
- Emory and Henry College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Emory and Henry College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Emory and Henry College 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/