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Overview |
NCAT | UNCG | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 82% |
Admission |
NCAT | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $235 |
Diversity |
NCAT | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | UNCG | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than NCAT based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 13,487 students)
NCAT vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or UNCG?
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 24.9% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($4,422.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at UNCG than North Carolina A & T State University ($19,581.00 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 UNCG ($9,189 vs. $10,979)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 8.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,179 vs. $9,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 22.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($10,082 vs. $8,257)
NCAT vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 125 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or UNCG? 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 UNCG and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $1,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $6,263 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($22,737 vs. $29,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($235 vs. $299)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/