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Overview |
NCAT | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
NCAT | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $443 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 99% | ||
| % 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 | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 34% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,840 students)
NCAT vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Benedict College?
- Benedict College is 312.4% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at NCAT than Benedict College ($17,050.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Benedict College ($9,189 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 39.1% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($6,600 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than North Carolina A & T State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 19.9% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($12,093 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or NCAT .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Benedict College (41% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $25,000)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $13,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($29,000 vs. $42,898)
- NCAT graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($299 vs. $443)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict 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/