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Overview |
Columbus State | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Columbus State | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $320 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Columbus 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or North Carolina Central University?
- Columbus State University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at North Carolina Central University than Columbus State University ($16,764.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than North Carolina Central University ($12,902 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 1.8% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($11,864 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than North Carolina Central University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 76.8% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($16,168 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus 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 Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 82 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
Columbus State vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Columbus State University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $35,200)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/