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Old Dominion WSSU Longwood University UNCG JMU Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M VSU Morgan State ECU| North Carolina A & T State University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | RU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
NCAT | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NCAT | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $237 |
Diversity |
NCAT | RU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 7,531 students)
NCAT vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or RU?
- Radford University is 137.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at RU than North Carolina A & T State University ($20,853.00 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 RU ($10,258 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 35.6% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,832 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($10,700 vs. $8,968)
NCAT vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or NCAT .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or RU? 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 RU and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (56% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $9,300 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,100)
- Radford University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,000 vs. $29,000)
- RU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($237 vs. $299)
- More RU 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/