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Overview |
Wilmington University | NCAT | ||
| Location | New Castle, DE | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,020 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilmu.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilmington University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,970 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,970 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,089 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,380 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 92% |
Admission |
Wilmington 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 | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilmington University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilmington University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $299 |
Diversity |
Wilmington University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Wilmington University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Wilmington University | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wilmington University is larger than than NCAT based on total student enrollment (14,020 students vs. 13,487 students)
Wilmington University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilmington University or NCAT?
- Wilmington University is 238.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($11,970.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at NCAT than Wilmington University ($17,050.00 vs. $11,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Wilmington University ($9,189 vs. $14,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington University are 53% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($6,000 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Wilmington University (92% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 87.4% larger than aid received Wilmington University ($10,082 vs. $5,380)
Which college is harder to get into, Wilmington University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Wilmington University .
Wilmington University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilmington 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 Wilmington University.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Wilmington University (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wilmington University earn on average $5,500 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,100)
- Wilmington University students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($18,750 vs. $29,000)
- Wilmington University graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($193 vs. $299)
- More Wilmington University 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/