| North Carolina Central vs. NSU |
#54 in Federal Region IV Universities #24 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #74 in Federal Region III Universities #35 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,699 North Carolina Residents $19,735 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,180 Virginia Residents $21,682 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,638 North Carolina Residents $20,946 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,412 Virginia Residents $25,826 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,658 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,412 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 915 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter86.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.77% |
| Lower10.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable13.22% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger8,579 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,053 |
| Larger6,595 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,410 |
| Larger1,984 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller643 |
| Larger2,041 | Online Student Population | Smaller693 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher42% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| Higher33% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,167) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,770) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,618) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,638) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 480 | Number of faculty | 419 |
| Lower$86,065 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,502 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.