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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $240 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | WVSU | ||
| 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 3,785 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 117.9% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at North Carolina Central University than West Virginia State University ($16,764.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than North Carolina Central University ($11,684 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 3% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,864 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than West Virginia State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 70.5% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($16,168 vs. $9,482)
North Carolina Central University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 48 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than West Virginia State University (38% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $2,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $31,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($240 vs. $320)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/