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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG ECU NSU CAU| Luther Rice University | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Luther Rice University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 |
Luther Rice University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or North Carolina Central University?
- Luther Rice University is 126.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($8,448.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at North Carolina Central University than Luther Rice University ($16,764.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 50.3% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($11,864 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Luther Rice University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($16,168 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University 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 Luther Rice University .
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Luther Rice University (67.6%)
Luther Rice University vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice University 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Luther Rice University (38% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $6,400 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $35,200)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More Luther Rice University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/