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Overview |
NCAT | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 45% |
Admission |
NCAT | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $191 |
Diversity |
NCAT | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
NCAT | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,770 students)
NCAT vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 788.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.8% higher at LGCNHS than North Carolina A & T State University ($31,438.00 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 LGCNHS ($10,258 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 143.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($8,832 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (89% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 60.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,700 vs. $6,657)
NCAT vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or NCAT .
- NCAT has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
NCAT vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and NCAT.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $13,200 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $38,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($18,500 vs. $29,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($191 vs. $299)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/