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Overview |
NCAT | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,631 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $26,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $26,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $21,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $18,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
NCAT | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 372 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 363 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $222 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
NCAT | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 41% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Columbia International 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 Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,631 students)
NCAT vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Columbia International University?
- Columbia International University is 654.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($26,700.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at Columbia International University than North Carolina A & T State University ($26,700.00 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 Columbia International University ($10,258 vs. $21,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 35.3% lower than costs at Columbia International University ($8,832 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia International University than North Carolina A & T State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 76.5% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($18,883 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 135 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Columbia International University (3.5)
- Columbia International University has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Columbia International 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 Columbia International University and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (57% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/