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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| Union College | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Union College | NCAT | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 970 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,221 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,168 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Union College | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,142 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 610 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1148 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Union College | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $299 |
Diversity |
Union College | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Union College | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Union College | 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 970 students)
Union College vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or NCAT?
- Union College is 711.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($28,737.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Union College than North Carolina A & T State University ($28,737.00 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 Union College ($9,189 vs. $18,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 11.1% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($8,261 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 129.8% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($23,168 vs. $10,082)
Union College vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Union College (970) is 60 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Union College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Union College (3.15)
- NCAT has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Union College (53.4%)
Union College vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Union College (41% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $34,800)
- Union College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($24,000 vs. $29,000)
- Union College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($248 vs. $299)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/