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Overview |
Alabama State | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Alabama State | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $320 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | 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 Alabama State based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or North Carolina Central University?
- Alabama State University is 123.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at North Carolina Central University than Alabama State University ($16,764.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than North Carolina Central University ($13,176 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 96.1% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($6,050 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than North Carolina Central University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 61.2% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($16,168 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 35 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
Alabama State vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Alabama State University (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $29,500)
- North Carolina Central University students graduate with a $1,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,091)
- North Carolina Central University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($320 vs. $331)
- More North Carolina Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/