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WSSU NCAT Southeast Missouri State University Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University EIU Bowie State University University of Missouri-Kansas City Delaware State University Northwest| University of Central Missouri | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 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 |
Academics |
Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $320 |
Diversity |
Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Central | North Carolina Central University | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 7,553 students)
Central vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or North Carolina Central University?
- University of Central Missouri is 115.7% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at North Carolina Central University than University of Central Missouri ($16,764.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Central ($13,708 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 22.3% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($9,699 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than North Carolina Central University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 148.1% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($16,168 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 131 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Central students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than North Carolina Central University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $6,300 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $35,200)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $8,559 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $31,000)
- Central graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($232 vs. $320)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/