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Overview |
Eastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $320 |
Diversity |
Eastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 7,553 students)
Eastern vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or North Carolina Central University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 156% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Eastern than North Carolina Central University ($19,922.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than North Carolina Central University ($10,806 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 14.5% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,360 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than North Carolina Central University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 52.8% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($16,168 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 149 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Eastern 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 Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is the same as at North Carolina Central University (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $2,700 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,200)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $7,305 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $31,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($245 vs. $320)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/