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WSSU Queens UNCG Campbell University Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M UNC Charlotte Morgan State GWU ECU| North Carolina A & T State University | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
NCAT | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $274 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
NCAT | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 43% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Wingate 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 3,396 students)
NCAT vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 1,049.9% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.7% higher at Wingate University than North Carolina A & T State University ($40,706.00 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 Wingate University ($9,189 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 13.8% lower than costs at Wingate University ($9,179 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than North Carolina A & T State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 259.7% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($36,262 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 130 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Wingate 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 Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Wingate 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 Wingate University and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $14,800 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $38,100)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($26,500 vs. $29,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($274 vs. $299)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/