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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| Macon State College | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | NCAT | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
Macon State | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Macon State | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $299 |
Diversity |
Macon State | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 38% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Macon State | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or NCAT?
- North Carolina A & T State University is 55.5% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($3,540.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.7% higher at NCAT than Macon State College ($17,050.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 36% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($6,750 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Macon State College (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($10,082 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- NCAT has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Macon State College (41% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/