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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte WVU NC State| North Carolina A & T State University | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
NCAT | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $211 |
Diversity |
NCAT | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
NCAT | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,758 students)
NCAT vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 813.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($32,342.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at University of Charleston than North Carolina A & T State University ($32,342.00 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 University of Charleston ($10,258 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 26.4% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($8,832 vs. $11,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 119.1% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($23,439 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 84 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $7,100 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,100)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/