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Overview |
NCAT | King College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
NCAT | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $237 |
Diversity |
NCAT | King College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NCAT | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 53% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | King 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 King College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,357 students)
NCAT vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or King College?
- King College is 802.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at King College than North Carolina A & T State University ($31,942.00 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 King College ($9,189 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 8.5% lower than costs at King College ($9,179 vs. $9,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than King College (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 125.3% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($22,715 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 95 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming King College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at King College (3.46)
- King College has a higher acceptance rate (60.8%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or King 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 King College and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is the same as at King College (41% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $10,400 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $38,100)
- King College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,000 vs. $29,000)
- King College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($237 vs. $299)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/