NCAT vs. University of Houston-Victoria

Comparable Facts

Compare North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro, NC with University of Houston Victoria in Victoria, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

North Carolina A & T State University is larger than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (14,311 students vs. 3,586 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• North Carolina A & T State University is located in Greensboro, NC (Large City setting); University of Houston Victoria is in Victoria, TX (Small City setting).
• North Carolina A & T State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Houston Victoria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: North Carolina A & T State University 20:1; University of Houston Victoria 15:1.

NCAT vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, NCAT or University of Houston-Victoria? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than NCAT ($6,754 vs. $10,097).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 21.5% lower than at University of Houston Victoria ($8,832 vs. $11,246).
• University of Houston Victoria is 4.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than NCAT (about $336 more per year; $7,149.00 vs. $6,813.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 21.7% higher at NCAT than at University of Houston Victoria (about $3,684 more per year; $20,673.00 vs. $16,989.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Houston Victoria than at North Carolina A & T State University (83% vs. 82%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 29.5% larger than aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students ($13,210 vs. $10,203).

NCAT vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or University of Houston-Victoria? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Houston-Victoria and NCAT.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at North Carolina A & T State University (1110) is 20 points higher than at University of Houston-Victoria (1090).
• Incoming University of Houston-Victoria students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 20 at NCAT).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: North Carolina A & T State University 1020/1190; University of Houston Victoria 993/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: North Carolina A & T State University 17/23; University of Houston Victoria 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: NCAT - Test optional; University of Houston-Victoria - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: NCAT Jun 1, 2027.
• University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than NCAT (49.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15% at NCAT vs. 12.3% at University of Houston-Victoria.

NCAT vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for NCAT and University of Houston-Victoria? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• North Carolina A & T State University's six-year graduation rate is 41%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for University of Houston-Victoria.
• Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn a median of about $5,100 more per year than NCAT graduates about ten years after starting college ($43,200 vs. $38,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston Victoria graduates have a $11,471 lower median loan debt than NCAT graduates ($17,529 vs. $29,000).
• Among borrowers, University of Houston-Victoria graduates have an estimated $118 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than NCAT graduates ($181 vs. $299).
• More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.