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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 | National College Salem | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | National College-Salem | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,113 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | national-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | National College-Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $10,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $10,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $6,208 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $13,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $8,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
NCAT | National College-Salem | ||
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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 | National College-Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | National College-Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $23,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $283 |
Diversity |
NCAT | National College-Salem | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
NCAT | National College-Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 85% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | National College-Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than National College-Salem based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,113 students)
NCAT vs. National College-Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or National College-Salem?
- National College Salem is 206.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($10,856.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at NCAT than National College Salem ($17,050.00 vs. $10,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than National College-Salem ($9,189 vs. $13,744)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National College Salem are 47.9% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($6,208 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National College Salem than North Carolina A & T State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 21.7% larger than aid received National College Salem ($10,082 vs. $8,285)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or National College-Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National College-Salem or NCAT .
NCAT vs. National College-Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or National College-Salem? 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 National College-Salem and NCAT.
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $15,000 more per year than National College-Salem graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $23,100)
- National College Salem students graduate with a $1,602 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,398 vs. $29,000)
- National College-Salem graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($283 vs. $299)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National College-Salem students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/