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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| Armstrong State University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | NCAT | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 92% |
Admission |
AASU | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AASU | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $299 |
Diversity |
AASU | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
AASU | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
AASU | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 7,041 students)
AASU vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or NCAT?
- Armstrong State University is 12% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($3,965.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at NCAT than Armstrong State University ($17,050.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than AASU ($9,189 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 10.9% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($9,179 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Armstrong State University (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 44.9% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($10,082 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or AASU .
- The average SAT score at Armstrong State University (997) is 87 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming AASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at AASU (3.24)
AASU vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Armstrong State University (41% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,100)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($21,250 vs. $29,000)
- AASU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($219 vs. $299)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/