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Overview |
NCAT | D&E College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $245 |
Diversity |
NCAT | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
NCAT | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 34% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 650 students)
NCAT vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 744.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at D&E College than North Carolina A & T State University ($29,880.00 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 D&E College ($9,189 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 10.3% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($9,179 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 149.1% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($25,119 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 18 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming D&E College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or D&E College? 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 D&E College and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Davis & Elkins College (41% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $600 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $5,288 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,712 vs. $29,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/