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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,843 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,437 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,615 | $17,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,772 | $8,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $10,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,338 | $10,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 89% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,174 | 30,717 | ||
| Admitted | 1,995 | 14,183 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Fort Hays State University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $299 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Fort Hays State University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 12,843 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or NCAT?
- Fort Hays State University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($4,437.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at NCAT than Fort Hays State University ($17,200.00 vs. $15,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Fort Hays State University ($10,258 vs. $13,774)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 0.7% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($8,772 vs. $8,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Fort Hays State University (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 68.8% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($10,700 vs. $6,338)
Fort Hays State University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than NCAT (46.2%)
Fort Hays State University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Fort Hays State University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Fort Hays State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $38,100)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $8,282 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,718 vs. $29,000)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($214 vs. $299)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/