North Carolina Central vs Thomas Edison State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NCCatholic life on campusThomas Edison State UniversityTrenton, NJCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Thomas Edison State: $69,331, against $42,968 at North Carolina Central.
- Median debt is lower at Thomas Edison State: $12,500, against $28,250 at North Carolina Central.
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Durham, NC
Trenton, NJ
Setting
City
City
Students
7,965
7,587
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
87%
Average SAT
1050
ACT middle 50%
19–22
Graduation rate
42%
First-year retention
73%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$15,359
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,032
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$13,882
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,527
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,401
Net price, over $110,000 income
$23,658
Median debt
$28,250
$12,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$42,968
$69,331
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
North Carolina Central University · Thomas Edison State University