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Overview |
Louisville | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Louisville | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $320 |
Diversity |
Louisville | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Louisville | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 7,553 students)
Louisville vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or North Carolina Central University?
- University of Louisville is 230.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Louisville than North Carolina Central University ($28,670.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Louisville ($13,708 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 11.2% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,668 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than North Carolina Central University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 32.4% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($16,168 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 280 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than North Carolina Central University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $10,000 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $35,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $11,344 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $31,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($203 vs. $320)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/