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Overview |
ISU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
ISU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $320 |
Diversity |
ISU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Idaho State University is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 7,553 students)
ISU vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or North Carolina Central University?
- Idaho State University is 59% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($5,928.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at ISU than North Carolina Central University ($23,906.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than North Carolina Central University ($12,425 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 55.6% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($7,626 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than North Carolina Central University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 76.8% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($16,168 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
ISU vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Idaho State University (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $35,200)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $8,050 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($22,950 vs. $31,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($237 vs. $320)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/