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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | |||
| 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 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $274 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 28% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 42.1% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($33,952.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($10,022 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 34% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($9,150 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 20.4% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($28,392 vs. $23,589)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Wesleyan College is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (22% vs. 9%)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,782 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($22,718 vs. $26,500)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($234 vs. $274)
- More Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/