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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $232 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 52% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 809 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 667.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at St. Andrews University than North Carolina Central University ($28,600.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than St. Andrews University ($13,708 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 3.3% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($11,480 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than North Carolina Central University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 5.3% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($17,026 vs. $16,168)
North Carolina Central University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at St. Andrews University (918) is 39 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming St. Andrews University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
North Carolina Central University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than North Carolina Central University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from St. Andrews University earn on average $1,200 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $35,200)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $31,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($232 vs. $320)
- More St. Andrews University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/