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WSSU UNCG WVU Howard Fairmont State CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Marshall University Morgan State ECU Hampton University| North Carolina A & T State University | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | WVSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
NCAT | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NCAT | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $240 |
Diversity |
NCAT | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
NCAT | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 17% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 3,785 students)
NCAT vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 129.4% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at NCAT than West Virginia State University ($17,050.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than WVSU ($9,189 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 33.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,179 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than West Virginia State University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 6.3% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($10,082 vs. $9,482)
NCAT vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 17 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or WVSU? 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 WVSU and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than West Virginia State University (41% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More WVSU 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/