- Both North Carolina Central University and Delaware State University (Delaware State) are public.
- North Carolina Central University is located in Durham, NC and Delaware State is located in Dover, DE.
- Delaware State has more expensive tuition of $20,250 than North Carolina Central University ($19,578).
- Delaware State has tighter acceptance rate of 45.18% than North Carolina Central University (82.81%).
- North Carolina Central University has higher SAT scores of 970 than Delaware State (930).
- North Carolina Central University is larger with 7,553 students than Delaware State (5,826 students).
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| #23 in North Carolina | Rankings | #2 in Delaware |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Durham, NC | Location | Dover, DE |
| Known as | Delaware State | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,542 North Carolina residents $19,578 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,314 Delaware residents $20,250 out-of-state |
| $7,480 North Carolina residents $20,788 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,160 Delaware residents $14,976 out-of-state |
| $12,910 | Financial Aid | $11,149 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 82.81% | Acceptance Rate | 45.18% |
| 23.08% | Yield | 27.57% |
| 970 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 930 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,553 | Total Students | 5,826 |
| 5,634 | Undergraduate | 4,996 |
| 1,919 | Graduate | 830 |
| 1,593 | Online Enrollment | 655 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $35,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,167) $6,556 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,230) $9,614 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,618 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,494 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 367 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 215 Full-time 131 Part-time |
| 1,184 Full-time 220 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 741 Full-time 177 Part-time |
| $76,458 for Faculties $58,416 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,831 for Faculties $59,993 Part-time |