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WSSU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University LSUS UNCG ECU| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
NSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 |
NSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $320 |
Diversity |
NSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 29% | ||
Campus |
NSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 7,553 students)
NSU vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or North Carolina Central University?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 38.9% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at North Carolina Central University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($16,764.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than NSU ($13,708 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 15.5% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,269 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 70.2% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($16,168 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 129 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming NSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
NSU vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $2,900 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $35,200)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $9,469 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $31,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($222 vs. $320)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/