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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $193 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 14% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,052 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 600.1% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than North Carolina Central University ($26,100.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than North Carolina Central University ($13,591 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 38% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($8,600 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 38.8% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($22,442 vs. $16,168)
North Carolina Central University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 140 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or Tennessee 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than North Carolina Central University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $7,500 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $35,200)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($193 vs. $320)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/