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Overview |
NCAT | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 935/1175 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $215 |
Diversity |
NCAT | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
NCAT | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 25% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,911 students)
NCAT vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or UVa-Wise?
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 70.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($6,040.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at UVa-Wise than North Carolina A & T State University ($26,182.00 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 UVa-Wise ($10,258 vs. $10,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 41.9% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($8,832 vs. $12,535)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 28.1% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($13,702 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (942) is 32 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming UVa-Wise students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $4,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $8,173 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,827 vs. $29,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($215 vs. $299)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/