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Overview |
Purdue North Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 96% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 810/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $320 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 29% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or North Carolina Central University?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 81% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at North Carolina Central University than Purdue University North Central Campus ($16,764.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than North Carolina Central University ($7,832 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 60.8% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($7,380 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Purdue University North Central Campus (96% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 125.6% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($16,168 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University North Central Campus (943) is 64 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Purdue North Central 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 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (38% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $6,700 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $35,200)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $6,164 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($24,836 vs. $31,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($256 vs. $320)
- More Purdue North Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/