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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | TSU | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $303 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | TSU | ||
| 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
- Texas Southern University is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 7,553 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 99.5% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at TSU than North Carolina Central University ($19,677.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than North Carolina Central University ($11,826 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 22.8% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($9,664 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than North Carolina Central University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 33.8% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($16,168 vs. $12,085)
North Carolina Central University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 62 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or TSU? 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 TSU and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Texas Southern University (38% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $1,000 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $35,200)
- Texas Southern University students graduate with a $1,642 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($29,358 vs. $31,000)
- TSU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($303 vs. $320)
- More North Carolina Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/