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Overview |
GS | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 7,965 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | 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 | $10,993 | $14,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $12,449 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
GS | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 14,192 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 12,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 980/1100 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $320 |
Diversity |
GS | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GS | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 7,965 students)
GS vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or North Carolina Central University?
- Georgia Southern 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 Georgia Southern University ($16,764.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than GS ($13,884 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 34.3% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,993 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Georgia Southern University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 54.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($12,449 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS 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 GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 210 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming GS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than GS (89.6%)
GS vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than North Carolina Central University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $9,600 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,200)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,000)
- GS graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($237 vs. $320)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/