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Overview |
NCAT | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 83% |
Admission |
NCAT | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $205 |
Diversity |
NCAT | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UC Merced based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 9,103 students)
NCAT vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 226.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.2% higher at UC Merced than North Carolina A & T State University ($41,636.00 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 UC Merced ($9,189 vs. $13,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 110.7% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($9,179 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than University of California Merced (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 156.6% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($25,868 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 115 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (58% vs. 41%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $9,101 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($19,899 vs. $29,000)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($205 vs. $299)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/