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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $205 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 7,553 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 210.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.4% higher at UC Merced than North Carolina Central University ($41,636.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than North Carolina Central University ($13,549 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 63% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($11,864 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than University of California Merced (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 60% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($25,868 vs. $16,168)
North Carolina Central University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 146 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than North Carolina Central University (58% vs. 38%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $11,101 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($19,899 vs. $31,000)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($205 vs. $320)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/