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Overview |
NCAT | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 8,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | mga.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $3,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $13,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $6,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 83% |
Admission |
NCAT | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 3,876 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 99.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 940/1180 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $155 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Middle Georgia State University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 8,033 students)
NCAT vs. Middle Georgia State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Middle Georgia State University?
- Middle Georgia State University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($3,600.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at NCAT than Middle Georgia State University ($17,200.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Middle Georgia State University ($10,258 vs. $13,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 0.2% lower than costs at Middle Georgia State University ($8,832 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Middle Georgia State University (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 70.9% larger than aid received Middle Georgia State University ($10,700 vs. $6,262)
NCAT vs. Middle Georgia State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Middle Georgia State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Georgia State University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 46 points higher than at Middle Georgia State University (864)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Middle Georgia State University (17)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Middle Georgia State University (2.9)
- Middle Georgia State University has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Middle Georgia State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Middle Georgia State University? 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 Middle Georgia State University and NCAT.
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Middle Georgia State University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $35,600)
- Middle Georgia State University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($15,000 vs. $29,000)
- Middle Georgia State University graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($155 vs. $299)
- More Middle Georgia State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/