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Overview |
ASU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 96% |
Admission |
ASU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $320 |
Diversity |
ASU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ASU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 7,553 students)
ASU vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or North Carolina Central University?
- Appalachian State University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($4,242.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at ASU than North Carolina Central University ($20,246.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than North Carolina Central University ($13,084 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 2.4% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($11,582 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Appalachian State University (96% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 117.2% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($16,168 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU 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 ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 278 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming ASU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than North Carolina Central University (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $35,200)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $31,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($211 vs. $320)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/