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Overview |
NCAT | NSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 91% |
Admission |
NCAT | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $320 |
Diversity |
NCAT | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NCAT | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 31% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 5,783 students)
NCAT vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 62.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at NCAT than Norfolk State University ($17,050.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than NSU ($9,189 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 18.1% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($9,179 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Norfolk State University (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 20.7% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($12,164 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 102 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or NSU? 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 NSU and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Norfolk State University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,700)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($29,000 vs. $31,000)
- NCAT graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($299 vs. $320)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/