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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| North Carolina A & T State University | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
NCAT | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $183 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Hiwassee College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 253 students)
NCAT vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Hiwassee College?
- Hiwassee College is 422.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($18,484.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Hiwassee College than North Carolina A & T State University ($18,484.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 14.9% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($7,987 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Hiwassee College (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($10,082 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Hiwassee College (947) is 37 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Hiwassee College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NCAT (19)
NCAT vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and NCAT.
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($17,750 vs. $29,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($183 vs. $299)
- More Hiwassee College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/