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Overview |
Livingstone College | NCAT | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | livingstone.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Livingstone College | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,917 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,917 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,794 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,914 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,500 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Livingstone College | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,074 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,598 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.8% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/960 | 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 |
Livingstone College | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Livingstone College | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,200 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $434 | $299 |
Diversity |
Livingstone College | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 2% |
Students |
Livingstone College | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Livingstone 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 Livingstone College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 839 students)
Livingstone College vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Livingstone College or NCAT?
- Livingstone College is 349.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($15,917.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at NCAT than Livingstone College ($17,050.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Livingstone College ($9,189 vs. $15,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 35.1% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($6,794 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Livingstone College than North Carolina A & T State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Livingstone College students is 24% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($12,500 vs. $10,082)
Livingstone College vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Livingstone College or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Livingstone College .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 202 points higher than at Livingstone College (708)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Livingstone College (14)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Livingstone College (2.64)
- Livingstone College has a higher acceptance rate (63.8%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Livingstone College vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Livingstone 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 Livingstone College.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Livingstone College (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $24,200)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($29,000 vs. $42,000)
- NCAT graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($299 vs. $434)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/