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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Marshall University| North Carolina A & T State University | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Concord University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
NCAT | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $201 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 37% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,748 students)
NCAT vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Concord University?
- Concord University is 141.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Concord University than North Carolina A & T State University ($18,780.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than NCAT ($8,464 vs. $9,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 9.9% lower than costs at Concord University ($9,179 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than North Carolina A & T State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 10.3% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($11,120 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 84 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Concord 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 Concord University and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Concord University (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($19,500 vs. $29,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($201 vs. $299)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/