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WSSU IU South Bend IU BSU NCAT Fayetteville State University IUPUI EIU VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Purdue| Indiana State University | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Indiana State | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $320 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | 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
- Indiana State University is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 7,553 students)
Indiana State vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or North Carolina Central University?
- Indiana State University is 153.5% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Indiana State than North Carolina Central University ($20,880.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than North Carolina Central University ($12,688 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 4.5% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($11,350 vs. $11,864)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University as North Carolina Central University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 49.7% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($16,168 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana State University (910) is 31 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Indiana State students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
Indiana State vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than North Carolina Central University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $35,200)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $7,280 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $31,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($245 vs. $320)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/