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WSSU UNCG Campbell University Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State Wingate University ECU Lenoir-Rhyne University Hampton University| Gardner Webb University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | NCAT | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
GWU | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 |
GWU | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
GWU | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
GWU | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 41% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or NCAT?
- Gardner Webb University is 781.9% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at GWU than North Carolina A & T State University ($31,220.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than GWU ($9,189 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 17.3% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($9,179 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 139.3% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($24,130 vs. $10,082)
GWU vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 67 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming GWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than NCAT (56.4%)
GWU vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $2,400 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,100)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $4,031 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($24,969 vs. $29,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More GWU 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/