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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU WSSU Tennessee Elon UofSC| Appalachian State University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | NCAT | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $17,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $8,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $10,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $10,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 89% |
Admission |
ASU | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 30,717 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 14,183 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $299 |
Diversity |
ASU | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
ASU | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than NCAT based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 13,885 students)
ASU vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or NCAT?
- Appalachian State University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($4,242.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at ASU than North Carolina A & T State University ($21,238.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than ASU ($10,258 vs. $14,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 38.8% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($8,832 vs. $12,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Appalachian State University (89% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 39.4% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($10,700 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 247 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming ASU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than NCAT (46.2%)
ASU vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or NCAT? 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 NCAT and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,100)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/