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Overview |
ESU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
ESU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
ESU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $320 |
Diversity |
ESU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ESU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ESU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or North Carolina Central University?
- Emporia State University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($5,278.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at North Carolina Central University than Emporia State University ($16,764.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than ESU ($13,708 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 27.5% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($9,308 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Emporia State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 202.5% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($16,168 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU 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 ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 151 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming ESU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
ESU vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than North Carolina Central University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $35,200)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $11,581 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $31,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($200 vs. $320)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/