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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | MSU | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,965 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,449 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 90% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,192 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 12,842 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1100 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $230 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 3% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | MSU | ||
| 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (7,965 students vs. 5,573 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 57.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.2% higher at North Carolina Central University than Midwestern State University ($16,764.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than North Carolina Central University ($11,798 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 44.1% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,240 vs. $14,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University as Midwestern State University (90% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 19.5% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($12,449 vs. $10,415)
North Carolina Central University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 123 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming MSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at MSU (3.2)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than MSU (87.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or MSU? 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 MSU and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Midwestern State University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $9,100 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $35,200)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $8,701 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($22,299 vs. $31,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($230 vs. $320)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/