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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University TU Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State| University of Baltimore | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | NCAT | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 92% |
Admission |
UB | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 |
UB | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $299 |
Diversity |
UB | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UB | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 UB based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or NCAT?
- University of Baltimore is 106.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at UB than North Carolina A & T State University ($20,746.00 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 UB ($9,189 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 110.8% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($9,179 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than University of Baltimore (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 33.6% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($10,082 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 62 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than NCAT (56.4%)
UB vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $22,500 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $38,100)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,000)
- UB graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/