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WSSU CofC UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State| North Carolina A & T State University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | CSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
NCAT | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NCAT | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NCAT | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 23% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 3,418 students)
NCAT vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 733.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at CSU than North Carolina A & T State University ($29,490.00 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 CSU ($9,189 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 22.6% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,179 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 162% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($26,417 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 120 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming CSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or CSU? 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 CSU and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Charleston Southern University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $1,700 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $38,100)
- Charleston Southern University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/