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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 1,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #1013 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | st-aug.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $10,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $10,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $8,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $20,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $11,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 4,918 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 2,894 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 12/16 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 780/940 | ||
| 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 | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $34,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $357 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 30% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than St. Augustine's College based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,108 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. St. Augustine's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or St. Augustine's College?
- Saint Augustines College is 194.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($10,968.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at North Carolina Central University than Saint Augustines College ($16,764.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than St. Augustine's College ($13,708 vs. $20,081)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Augustines College are 32.7% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($8,942 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Saint Augustines College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 37.4% larger than aid received Saint Augustines College ($16,168 vs. $11,769)
North Carolina Central University vs. St. Augustine's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or St. Augustine's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Augustine's College or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 138 points higher than at St. Augustine's College (741)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at St. Augustine's College (15)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at St. Augustine's College (2.5)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than St. Augustine's College (58.8%)
North Carolina Central University vs. St. Augustine's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or St. Augustine's College? 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 St. Augustine's College and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Saint Augustines College (38% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $6,900 more per year than St. Augustine's College graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $28,300)
- North Carolina Central University students graduate with a $3,620 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $34,620)
- North Carolina Central University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($320 vs. $357)
- More St. Augustine's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/