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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Neumann | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,965 | 2,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $35,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $35,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $15,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $29,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,449 | $27,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,192 | 4,212 | ||
| Admitted | 12,842 | 3,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1100 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 17% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 39% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (7,965 students vs. 2,171 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 850.1% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($35,420.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.3% higher at Neumann than North Carolina Central University ($35,420.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Neumann ($13,884 vs. $29,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 6.2% lower than costs at Neumann University ($14,760 vs. $15,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 119.9% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($27,372 vs. $12,449)
North Carolina Central University vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Neumann University (905) is 26 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Neumann (76.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or Neumann? 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 Neumann and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than North Carolina Central University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $9,400 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $35,200)
- Neumann University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Neumann graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Neumann graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/