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Overview |
NCAT | UWT | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $15,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $13,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 77% |
Admission |
NCAT | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 3,161 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $155 |
Diversity |
NCAT | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NCAT | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 4,777 students)
NCAT vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 225.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.7% higher at UWT than North Carolina A & T State University ($40,878.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than UWT ($10,258 vs. $11,290)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 80.6% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($8,832 vs. $15,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (89% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 26.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($13,521 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Tacoma Campus (966) is 56 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming NCAT students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or UWT? 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 UWT and NCAT.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $27,700 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $38,100)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($15,000 vs. $29,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($155 vs. $299)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/