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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 810/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $320 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or North Carolina Central University?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 88.3% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at North Carolina Central University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($16,764.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,708 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 51.9% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($7,809 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than North Carolina Central University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 73.6% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($16,168 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 109 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $2,700 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,200)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $13,980 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $31,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($175 vs. $320)
- More Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/