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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| North Carolina A & T State University | Apex School of Theology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | ASOT | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | apexsot.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | ASOT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $4,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $17,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $10,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $1,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | ASOT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | ASOT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | ASOT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 11% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $454 |
Diversity |
NCAT | ASOT | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 100% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | ASOT | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | ASOT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 ASOT based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 554 students)
NCAT vs. ASOT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or ASOT?
- Apex School of Theology is 35.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($4,800.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.3% higher at NCAT than Apex School of Theology ($17,200.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than ASOT ($10,258 vs. $10,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 100.4% lower than costs at Apex School of Theology ($8,832 vs. $17,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Apex School of Theology than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 588.1% larger than aid received Apex School of Theology ($10,700 vs. $1,555)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or ASOT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASOT or NCAT .
NCAT vs. ASOT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or ASOT? 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 ASOT and NCAT.
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ASOT graduates. ($29,000 vs. $44,000)
- NCAT graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than ASOT graduates. ($299 vs. $454)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASOT students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 11%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/