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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 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 | 840/990 | 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 |
GSU- Grambling | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $320 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 29% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 5,058 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or North Carolina Central University?
- Grambling State University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($5,140.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.1% higher at North Carolina Central University than Grambling State University ($16,764.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than GSU- Grambling ($13,708 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grambling State University are 8% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,990 vs. $11,864)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University as North Carolina Central University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 91.5% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($16,168 vs. $8,442)
GSU- Grambling vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 8 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
GSU- Grambling vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Grambling State University (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $2,800 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $32,400)
- North Carolina Central University students graduate with a $6,997 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($31,000 vs. $37,997)
- North Carolina Central University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($320 vs. $392)
- More North Carolina Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/