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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG LSU Nicholls State University ECU| Southeastern Louisiana University | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Southeastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $320 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 7,553 students)
Southeastern vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or North Carolina Central University?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 55% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Southeastern than North Carolina Central University ($18,255.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than North Carolina Central University ($12,291 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 25.8% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($9,430 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than North Carolina Central University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Southeastern Louisiana University ($16,168 vs. $10,785)
Southeastern vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern 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 Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 151 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
Southeastern vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $5,900 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $35,200)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $9,728 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $31,000)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($219 vs. $320)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/