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Overview |
CSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $320 |
Diversity |
CSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or North Carolina Central University?
- Chicago State University is 105.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119% higher at North Carolina Central University than Chicago State University ($16,764.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than North Carolina Central University ($6,446 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 16.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,864 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Chicago State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($16,168 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 4 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at CSU (3.18)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Chicago State University (38% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $35,200)
- North Carolina Central University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($31,000 vs. $31,250)
- North Carolina Central University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($320 vs. $323)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/