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Overview |
NCAT | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| 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 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $274 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 28% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 3,082 students)
NCAT vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 575.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than North Carolina A & T State University ($23,900.00 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($9,189 vs. $10,022)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 0.3% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($9,150 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 134% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($23,589 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or NCAT .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3.42)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (41% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($26,500 vs. $29,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($274 vs. $299)
- More Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/