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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 | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | MBC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | MBC | ||
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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 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
NCAT | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 22% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,957 students)
NCAT vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 793% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at MBC than North Carolina A & T State University ($31,611.00 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 MBC ($9,189 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 12.4% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,179 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 141.9% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($24,389 vs. $10,082)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 99 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming MBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MBC (3.57)
NCAT vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or MBC? 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 MBC and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $300 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,100)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- MBC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/