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Overview |
NCAT | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 9,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $13,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $8,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
NCAT | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 5,892 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 5,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $155 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NCAT | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 4% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 9,862 students)
NCAT vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Augusta University?
- Augusta University is 94.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($6,892.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Augusta University than North Carolina A & T State University ($22,270.00 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 Augusta University ($10,258 vs. $13,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 35.1% lower than costs at Augusta University ($8,832 vs. $11,935)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than North Carolina A & T State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 20% larger than aid received Augusta University ($10,700 vs. $8,916)
NCAT vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 135 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Augusta University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and NCAT.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $25,200 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $38,100)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($15,000 vs. $29,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($155 vs. $299)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/