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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University CofC Florida A&M Morgan State ECU VMI Hampton University Clemson| North Carolina A & T State University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 3,727 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #328 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $9,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $21,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $15,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 84% |
Admission |
NCAT | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 2,883 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1080/1250 | ||
| 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 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $246 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 48% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 3,727 students)
NCAT vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 136% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than North Carolina A & T State University ($32,400.00 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($10,258 vs. $21,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 3.6% lower than costs at Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($8,832 vs. $9,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 41.1% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($15,095 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 163 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (70% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $20,100 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $38,100)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $5,188 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,812 vs. $29,000)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($246 vs. $299)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/