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WSSU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Morgan State ECU Hampton University| North Carolina A & T State University | PennWest California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
NCAT | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
NCAT | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NCAT | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 6,509 students)
NCAT vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 118% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at NCAT than PennWest California ($17,050.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 13.5% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,179 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than PennWest California (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($10,082 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 12 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
NCAT vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $4,400 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,100)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/