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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 | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | W&J | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NCAT | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NCAT | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 25% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,162 students)
NCAT vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 679.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at W&J than North Carolina A & T State University ($27,605.00 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 W&J ($10,258 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 57.5% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($8,832 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 264.2% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($38,971 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or NCAT .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or W&J? 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 W&J and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (74% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $18,800 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $38,100)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- W&J graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/