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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG ECU NSU CAU| Louisiana State University Alexandria | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
LSUA | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 810/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUA | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $320 |
Diversity |
LSUA | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
LSUA | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 29% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 4,289 students)
LSUA vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or North Carolina Central University?
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is 32.8% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($4,950.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.4% higher at North Carolina Central University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($16,764.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than North Carolina Central University ($7,274 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 23.6% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($9,598 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Louisiana State University Alexandria (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 129.9% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($16,168 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA 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 LSUA .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Alexandria (950) is 71 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming LSUA 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 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (38% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Alexandria earn on average $500 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $35,200)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $13,293 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($17,707 vs. $31,000)
- LSUA graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($183 vs. $320)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/