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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| North Carolina A & T State University | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | UNG | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
NCAT | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $170 |
Diversity |
NCAT | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than NCAT based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 13,487 students)
NCAT vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or UNG?
- University of North Georgia is 15.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($4,074.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at NCAT than University of North Georgia ($17,050.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than UNG ($9,189 vs. $11,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 30.2% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($9,179 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than University of North Georgia (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 33.1% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($10,082 vs. $7,574)
NCAT vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 103 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming UNG students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNG (3.5)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or UNG? 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 UNG and NCAT.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $6,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($16,500 vs. $29,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($170 vs. $299)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/