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WSSU NSU UNCG Morgan State Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Bowie State University RU Old Dominion Delaware State University| North Carolina A & T State University | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | VSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
NCAT | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $305 |
Diversity |
NCAT | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
NCAT | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 4,648 students)
NCAT vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 56.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at NCAT than Virginia State University ($17,050.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than VSU ($9,189 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 25.8% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,179 vs. $11,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University as Virginia State University (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 14% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($11,498 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 53 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or VSU? 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 VSU and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Virginia State University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,700)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($29,000 vs. $29,500)
- NCAT graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($299 vs. $305)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/