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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 | Wheeling University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $29,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $29,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $12,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $19,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $22,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 79% |
Admission |
NCAT | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 2,103 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NCAT | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Wheeling 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 University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| 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 University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 68% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Wheeling 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 University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 748 students)
NCAT vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Wheeling University?
- Wheeling University is 721.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($29,090.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at Wheeling University than North Carolina A & T State University ($29,090.00 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 Wheeling University ($10,258 vs. $19,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 40.6% lower than costs at Wheeling University ($8,832 vs. $12,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Wheeling University (89% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling University students is 108.6% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($22,319 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling University (1032) is 122 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Wheeling 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 University (3.33)
- Wheeling University has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Wheeling 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 University and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (62% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $10,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $38,100)
- Wheeling University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Wheeling University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Wheeling 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/