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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| Luther Rice University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Luther Rice University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther Rice University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or NCAT?
- Luther Rice University is 138.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,448.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at NCAT than Luther Rice University ($17,050.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 94.3% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($9,179 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Luther Rice University (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($10,082 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Luther Rice University .
- Luther Rice University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Luther Rice University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Luther Rice University (41% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $3,500 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,100)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Luther Rice University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/