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WSSU NCAT TU Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UMES UNCG ECU| University of Baltimore | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,101 | 7,965 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,442 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,160 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $14,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,253 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,833 | $12,449 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
UB | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 173 | 14,192 | ||
| Admitted | 148 | 12,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1110 | 980/1100 | ||
| 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 |
UB | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $320 |
Diversity |
UB | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 34% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UB | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (7,965 students vs. 3,101 students)
UB vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or North Carolina Central University?
- University of Baltimore is 99.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($7,442.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at UB than North Carolina Central University ($21,160.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than UB ($13,884 vs. $17,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 31.1% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($14,760 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than North Carolina Central University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 40.9% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($12,449 vs. $8,833)
UB vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 93 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at UB (2.89)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than UB (85.5%)
UB vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $25,400 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $35,200)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $31,000)
- UB graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($222 vs. $320)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/