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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| Washington Adventist University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $299 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | NCAT | ||
| 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 Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or NCAT?
- Washington Adventist University is 561% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Washington Adventist University than North Carolina A & T State University ($23,400.00 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 Washington Adventist University ($9,189 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 13.7% lower than costs at Washington Adventist University ($9,179 vs. $10,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 54.1% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($15,534 vs. $10,082)
Washington Adventist University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Washington Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 89 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Washington Adventist University (18)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- NCAT has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Washington Adventist University (41% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $9,800 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $38,100)
- Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $2,961 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($26,039 vs. $29,000)
- Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($269 vs. $299)
- More Washington Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/