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WSSU Franklin University UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Wilberforce University Morgan State ECU KY State Hampton University| North Carolina A & T State University | Central State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Central State University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 91% |
Admission |
NCAT | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 770/950 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $403 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 36% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Central State 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 5,434 students)
NCAT vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Central State University?
- Central State University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($5,176.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.6% higher at NCAT than Central State University ($17,050.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Central State University ($9,189 vs. $10,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 18.7% lower than costs at Central State University ($9,179 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Central State University (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 45.2% larger than aid received Central State University ($10,082 vs. $6,943)
NCAT vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 133 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Central State 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 Central State University and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Central State University (41% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $27,200)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($29,000 vs. $39,000)
- NCAT graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($299 vs. $403)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/