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Overview |
NCAT | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 87% |
Admission |
NCAT | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $245 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NCAT | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 3,297 students)
NCAT vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 163.9% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at NCAT than Shawnee State University ($17,050.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Shawnee State University ($9,189 vs. $13,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 26.2% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($9,179 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Shawnee State University (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 30.6% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($10,082 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or NCAT .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
NCAT vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Shawnee State University (41% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $5,288 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,712 vs. $29,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/