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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 Rio Grande | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Rio Grande, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | rio.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $19,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $26,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $7,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
NCAT | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $211 |
Diversity |
NCAT | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
NCAT | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | University of Rio Grande | ||
| 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 University of Rio Grande based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,800 students)
NCAT vs. University of Rio Grande Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or University of Rio Grande?
- University of Rio Grande is 448% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($19,400.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at University of Rio Grande than North Carolina A & T State University ($19,600.00 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 University of Rio Grande ($9,189 vs. $26,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 21.6% lower than costs at University of Rio Grande ($9,179 vs. $11,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than University of Rio Grande (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 40.5% larger than aid received University of Rio Grande ($10,082 vs. $7,178)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or University of Rio Grande? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Rio Grande or NCAT .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Rio Grande (3.06)
NCAT vs. University of Rio Grande Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or University of Rio Grande? 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 Rio Grande and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than University of Rio Grande (41% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Rio Grande graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,900)
- University of Rio Grande students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,000)
- University of Rio Grande graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More University of Rio Grande graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/