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Overview |
LSUS | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
LSUS | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 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 |
LSUS | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $320 |
Diversity |
LSUS | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 29% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 7,553 students)
LSUS vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or North Carolina Central University?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 51.7% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.4% higher at North Carolina Central University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($16,764.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than North Carolina Central University ($7,587 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 16% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,226 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 62.8% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($16,168 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS 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 LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 150 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
LSUS vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $4,300 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $35,200)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $31,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($201 vs. $320)
- More LSUS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/