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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Lancaster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 1,994 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $7,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $5,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 68% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $211 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 1% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,994 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus is 61.1% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($6,004.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at North Carolina Central University than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($16,764.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than North Carolina Central University ($7,913 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 90.5% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($6,228 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 190.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($16,168 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or North Carolina Central University .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (3.23)
North Carolina Central University vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (38% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Lancaster Campus earn on average $9,300 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $35,200)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $31,000)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($211 vs. $320)
- More Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/