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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Winthrop University | ||
| 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 Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 4,712 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 310.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Winthrop University than North Carolina Central University ($29,636.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Winthrop University ($13,708 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 13.1% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,488 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than North Carolina Central University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 24.7% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($16,168 vs. $12,961)
North Carolina Central University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 165 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than North Carolina Central University (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $4,300 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $35,200)
- Winthrop University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Winthrop University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/