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Overview |
Barton College | NCAT | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,259 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,600 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,600 | $17,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $8,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,804 | $10,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,334 | $10,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Barton College | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,228 | 30,717 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 14,183 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Barton College | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Barton College | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Barton College | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,259 students)
Barton College vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or NCAT?
- Barton College is 905.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($35,600.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107% higher at Barton College than North Carolina A & T State University ($35,600.00 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 Barton College ($10,258 vs. $23,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 47.8% lower than costs at Barton College ($8,832 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 127.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($24,334 vs. $10,700)
Barton College vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Barton College (959) is 49 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Barton College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than NCAT (46.2%)
Barton College vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Barton College earn on average $600 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $38,100)
- Barton College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Barton College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/