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Overview |
Savannah State University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,945 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1026 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | savannahstate.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Savannah State University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,784 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,620 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,452 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,687 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Savannah State University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 845/980 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Savannah State University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Savannah State University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,006 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $299 |
Diversity |
Savannah State University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Savannah State University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Savannah State University | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Savannah State University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 2,945 students)
Savannah State University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Savannah State University or NCAT?
- Savannah State University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at NCAT than Savannah State University ($17,050.00 vs. $14,784.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Savannah State University ($9,189 vs. $9,452)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 4.8% lower than costs at Savannah State University ($9,179 vs. $9,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah State University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah State University students is 25.8% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($12,687 vs. $10,082)
Which college is harder to get into, Savannah State University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Savannah State University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 63 points higher than at Savannah State University (847)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Savannah State University (18)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Savannah State University (2.77)
Savannah State University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Savannah State University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Savannah State University.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Savannah State University (41% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Savannah State University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,600)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $5,006 lower median federal student loan debt than Savannah State University graduates. ($29,000 vs. $34,006)
- NCAT graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Savannah State University graduates. ($299 vs. $351)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Savannah State University students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/