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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State USC Beaufort ECU ASU Hampton University UNC Charlotte| North Carolina A & T State University | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
NCAT | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NCAT | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 3,840 students)
NCAT vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 193.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at USC Aiken than North Carolina A & T State University ($20,856.00 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 USC Aiken ($9,189 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 9.6% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($8,376 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 1.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($10,082 vs. $9,891)
NCAT vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 66 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is the same as at University of South Carolina Aiken (41% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $1,500 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $38,100)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/