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Overview |
South College-Asheville | NCAT | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 352 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southcollegenc.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
South College-Asheville | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,050 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,050 | $17,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,448 | $8,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,683 | $10,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,208 | $10,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 89% |
Admission |
South College-Asheville | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30 | 30,717 | ||
| Admitted | 30 | 14,183 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7%Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
South College-Asheville | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South College-Asheville | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $23,100 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,863 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $299 |
Diversity |
South College-Asheville | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
South College-Asheville | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | - | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 32% | ||
Campus |
South College-Asheville | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 South College-Asheville based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 352 students)
South College-Asheville vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South College-Asheville or NCAT?
- South College Asheville is 438.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($19,050.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at South College-Asheville than North Carolina A & T State University ($19,050.00 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 South College-Asheville ($10,258 vs. $31,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 29.6% lower than costs at South College Asheville ($8,832 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than South College Asheville (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 105.5% larger than aid received South College Asheville ($10,700 vs. $5,208)
South College-Asheville vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South College-Asheville or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or South College-Asheville .
- South College-Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than NCAT (46.2%)
South College-Asheville vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South College-Asheville 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 South College-Asheville.
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $15,000 more per year than South College-Asheville graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $23,100)
- South College Asheville students graduate with a $4,137 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($24,863 vs. $29,000)
- South College-Asheville graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($257 vs. $299)
- More South College-Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/