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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,965 | 1,345 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $34,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $34,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $12,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $19,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,449 | $29,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,192 | 2,417 | ||
| Admitted | 12,842 | 1,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1100 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $234 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (7,965 students vs. 1,345 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 837.1% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($34,936.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.4% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than North Carolina Central University ($34,936.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($13,884 vs. $19,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 15.4% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($12,794 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than North Carolina Central University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 134.4% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($29,177 vs. $12,449)
North Carolina Central University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 1 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (77.9%)
North Carolina Central University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (38% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $8,000 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $35,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,282 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($22,718 vs. $31,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($234 vs. $320)
- More North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/