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Overview |
NCAT | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
NCAT | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 800/1050 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $343 |
Diversity |
NCAT | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 23% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | South Carolina State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 2,649 students)
NCAT vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 169.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at South Carolina State University than North Carolina A & T State University ($20,218.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than South Carolina State University ($9,189 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 2% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($9,000 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Carolina State University than North Carolina A & T State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 57.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($15,873 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 150 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or South Carolina 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 South Carolina State University and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than South Carolina State University (41% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $31,000)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $4,205 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($29,000 vs. $33,205)
- NCAT graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($299 vs. $343)
- More South Carolina State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/