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WSSU EWU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UO UNCG EOU| North Carolina Central University | Western Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,965 | 3,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #865 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $15,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,449 | $8,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 90% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,192 | 2,898 | ||
| Admitted | 12,842 | 2,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1100 | 868/1108 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $253 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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 Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (7,965 students vs. 3,857 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 141.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at Western Oregon State College than North Carolina Central University ($28,710.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Western Oregon State College ($13,884 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 27.1% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($11,610 vs. $14,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University as Western Oregon University (90% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 49.6% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($12,449 vs. $8,319)
North Carolina Central University vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Western Oregon University (946) is 67 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Western Oregon State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than North Carolina Central University (90.5%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or Western Oregon State 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 Western Oregon State College and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Western Oregon State College is higher than North Carolina Central University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $6,200 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $35,200)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $6,498 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($24,502 vs. $31,000)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($253 vs. $320)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/