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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 |
North Carolina Central University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $257 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 68% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 7,553 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 207.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at Coastal Carolina than North Carolina Central University ($28,310.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Coastal Carolina ($13,708 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 11.6% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,628 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Coastal Carolina University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 52.4% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($16,168 vs. $10,610)
North Carolina Central University vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 130 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than North Carolina Central University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $7,000 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,200)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $6,070 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($24,930 vs. $31,000)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($257 vs. $320)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/