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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 | Potomac College Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $3,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 17% |
Admission |
NCAT | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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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 | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $315 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
NCAT | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 86% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Potomac College-Washington based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 534 students)
NCAT vs. Potomac College-Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Potomac College-Washington?
- Potomac College Washington is 62.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($5,760.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196% higher at NCAT than Potomac College Washington ($17,050.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Potomac College-Washington ($9,189 vs. $16,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 23.8% lower than costs at Potomac College Washington ($9,179 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Potomac College Washington (92% vs. 17%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 173.3% larger than aid received Potomac College Washington ($10,082 vs. $3,689)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Potomac College-Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Washington or NCAT .
NCAT vs. Potomac College-Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Potomac College-Washington? 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 Potomac College-Washington and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Potomac College Washington (41% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Washington earn on average $13,300 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $38,100)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($29,000 vs. $30,500)
- NCAT graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($299 vs. $315)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Washington students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/