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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 | Living Arts College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Living Arts College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 203 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | higherdigitaleducation.com | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Living Arts College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $15,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $15,324 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
NCAT | Living Arts College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | Open | ||
| 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 | Living Arts College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Living Arts College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $13,805 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $142 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Living Arts College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 51% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NCAT | Living Arts College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Living Arts College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Living Arts College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 203 students)
NCAT vs. Living Arts College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Living Arts College?
- Living Arts College is 332.9% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($15,324.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at NCAT than Living Arts College ($17,050.00 vs. $15,324.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 9.9% lower than costs at Living Arts College ($9,179 vs. $10,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Living Arts College (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is ?% larger than aid received Living Arts College ($10,082 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Living Arts College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Living Arts College or NCAT .
NCAT vs. Living Arts College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Living Arts 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 Living Arts College and NCAT.
- Graduates from Living Arts College earn on average $900 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,100)
- Living Arts College students graduate with a $15,195 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($13,805 vs. $29,000)
- Living Arts College graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($142 vs. $299)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Living Arts College students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/