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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 810/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $320 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 7,320 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or North Carolina Central University?
- Southern University and A & M College is 33.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($4,979.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.7% higher at North Carolina Central University than Southern University and A & M College ($16,764.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Southern University and A & M College ($13,708 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 26.7% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($9,366 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Southern University and A & M College (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 115.2% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($16,168 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College 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 University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 32 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (38% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $2,800 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $35,200)
- Southern University and A & M College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($30,750 vs. $31,000)
- Southern University and A & M College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($317 vs. $320)
- More Southern University and A & M College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/