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Overview |
EIU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
EIU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $320 |
Diversity |
EIU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
EIU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 7,553 students)
EIU vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or North Carolina Central University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 160.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at North Carolina Central University than Eastern Illinois University ($16,764.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than North Carolina Central University ($13,380 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 9.7% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,812 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 37.3% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($16,168 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 131 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming EIU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than North Carolina Central University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $8,300 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $35,200)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,350 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $31,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($244 vs. $320)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/