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Overview |
NCAT | Capital University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
NCAT | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NCAT | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 4% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 2,617 students)
NCAT vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Capital University?
- Capital University is 1,027.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134% higher at Capital University than North Carolina A & T State University ($39,900.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Capital University ($9,189 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 34.1% lower than costs at Capital University ($9,179 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than North Carolina A & T State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 182.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($28,469 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 223 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Capital 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 Capital University and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $9,200 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $38,100)
- Capital University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Capital University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Capital University 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/