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Overview |
NCAT | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
NCAT | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NCAT | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
NCAT | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 68% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| 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 Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 749 students)
NCAT vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Wheeling Jesuit University is 693.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($28,090.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Wheeling Jesuit University than North Carolina A & T State University ($28,090.00 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 Wheeling Jesuit University ($9,189 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 26.6% lower than costs at Wheeling Jesuit University ($9,179 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling Jesuit University than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling Jesuit University students is 115.7% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($21,746 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032) is 122 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)
- Wheeling Jesuit University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Wheeling Jesuit University? 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (62% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $10,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $38,100)
- Wheeling Jesuit University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/