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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 | South College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | South College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 6,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | southcollegetn.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | South College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $16,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $16,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $14,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $13,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 83% |
Admission |
NCAT | South College | ||
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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 | South College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | South College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $34,777 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $359 |
Diversity |
NCAT | South College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | South College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 50% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | South College | ||
| 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 South College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 6,182 students)
NCAT vs. South College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or South College?
- South College is 364.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($16,450.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at NCAT than South College ($17,050.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than South College ($9,189 vs. $14,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 98.1% lower than costs at South College ($9,179 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than South College (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South College students is 29.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($13,048 vs. $10,082)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or South College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College or NCAT .
NCAT vs. South College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or South College? 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 College and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than South College (41% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than South College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $29,200)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $5,777 lower median federal student loan debt than South College graduates. ($29,000 vs. $34,777)
- NCAT graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than South College graduates. ($299 vs. $359)
- More South College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/