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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 72% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $156 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 1% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 6,128 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 54% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at CSU Channel Islands than North Carolina Central University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than North Carolina Central University ($13,540 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 37.4% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($11,864 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than California State University Channel Islands (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 71.8% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($16,168 vs. $9,412)
North Carolina Central University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or North Carolina Central University .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than North Carolina Central University (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $10,900 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $35,200)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $15,817 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $31,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($156 vs. $320)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/