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Overview |
NCAT | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,345 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $34,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $34,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $12,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $19,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $29,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
NCAT | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 2,417 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 1,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $234 |
Diversity |
NCAT | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
NCAT | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 22% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,345 students)
NCAT vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 886.9% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($34,936.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.1% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than North Carolina A & T State University ($34,936.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($10,258 vs. $19,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 44.9% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($8,832 vs. $12,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 172.7% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($29,177 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 32 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming NCAT students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (41% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $5,100 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,100)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $6,282 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($22,718 vs. $29,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($234 vs. $299)
- More North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/