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Overview |
Alcorn State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Alcorn State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $320 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 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 | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or North Carolina Central University?
- Alcorn State University is 111.1% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113% higher at North Carolina Central University than Alcorn State University ($16,764.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Alcorn State University ($13,708 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 15.7% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,255 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 55.7% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($16,168 vs. $10,386)
Alcorn State University vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University 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 Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 8 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University 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 Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Alcorn State University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $33,600)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($28,250 vs. $31,000)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($292 vs. $320)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/