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Overview |
NCAT | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
NCAT | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $320 |
Diversity |
NCAT | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NCAT | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 29% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 7,553 students)
NCAT vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or North Carolina Central University?
- North Carolina Central University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($3,728.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at NCAT than North Carolina Central University ($17,050.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than North Carolina Central University ($9,189 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 29.3% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($9,179 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than North Carolina A & T State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 60.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($16,168 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 31 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming NCAT students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than North Carolina Central University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $35,200)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($29,000 vs. $31,000)
- NCAT graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($299 vs. $320)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/