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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 | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | SWU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #1043 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 41% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,188 students)
NCAT vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 649.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at SWU than North Carolina A & T State University ($26,520.00 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 SWU ($10,258 vs. $20,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 20.6% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($8,832 vs. $10,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 75.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($18,771 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or NCAT .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or SWU? 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 SWU and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $6,700 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,100)
- Southern Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- SWU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/