Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Prairie View A & M's yield is 7 pts higher than North Carolina Central's
Yield rate - 2
Prairie View A & M admits 79% vs. 87% at North Carolina Central
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Prairie View A & MOpen
- North Carolina CentralOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 12–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Prairie View A & MTest scores required
- North Carolina CentralTest-optional
How they read a record
Prairie View A & M
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
North Carolina Central
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Prairie View A & M | North Carolina Central |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why