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Overview |
NCAT | WSSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
NCAT | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 830/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $265 |
Diversity |
NCAT | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NCAT | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 16% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | WSSU | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 5,004 students)
NCAT vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or WSSU?
- North Carolina A & T State University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($3,540.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at NCAT than Winston Salem State University ($17,050.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than WSSU ($9,189 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 22.2% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,179 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Winston Salem State University (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($10,082 vs. $8,350)
NCAT vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 40 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or WSSU? 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 WSSU and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is the same as at Winston Salem State University (41% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $3,337 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,663 vs. $29,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($265 vs. $299)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/