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Overview |
NCAT | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
NCAT | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $266 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
NCAT | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 34% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,360 students)
NCAT vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 611.9% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Wilson College than North Carolina A & T State University ($25,200.00 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 Wilson College ($9,189 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 30.4% lower than costs at Wilson College ($9,179 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 41.3% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($14,241 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Wilson College (941) is 31 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Wilson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,750 vs. $29,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($266 vs. $299)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/