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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $201 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 37% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Concord University?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 297.6% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Concord University ($33,952.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($8,464 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 21.5% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($10,090 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than North Carolina Wesleyan College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 155.3% larger than aid received Concord University ($28,392 vs. $11,120)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 116 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Concord 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 Concord University and North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (34% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $3,218 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,718)
- Concord University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($201 vs. $234)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/