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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 800/1050 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $343 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 23% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | South Carolina State University | ||
| 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 South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 2,649 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 155.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at South Carolina State University than North Carolina Central University ($20,218.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than South Carolina State University ($13,708 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 31.8% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($9,000 vs. $11,864)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University as South Carolina State University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 1.9% larger than aid received South Carolina State University ($16,168 vs. $15,873)
North Carolina Central University vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 119 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than South Carolina State University (83.9%)
North Carolina Central University vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or South Carolina 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 South Carolina State University and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than South Carolina State University (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $4,200 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $31,000)
- North Carolina Central University students graduate with a $2,205 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $33,205)
- North Carolina Central University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($320 vs. $343)
- More South Carolina State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/