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Overview |
Humboldt State University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,156 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,166 | $8,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,837 | $10,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,046 | $10,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 89% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,019 | 30,717 | ||
| Admitted | 13,855 | 14,183 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $299 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt 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 Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 6,156 students)
Humboldt State University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or NCAT?
- Humboldt State University is 62.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Humboldt State University than North Carolina A & T State University ($17,622.00 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 Humboldt State University ($10,258 vs. $13,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 49.1% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($8,832 vs. $13,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Humboldt State University (89% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($10,700 vs. $10,046)
Humboldt State University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 80 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than NCAT (46.2%)
Humboldt State University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Humboldt State University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Humboldt State University earn on average $900 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,100)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($19,500 vs. $29,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($201 vs. $299)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/