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WSSU UNCG Benedict College Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State| North Carolina A & T State University | Allen University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Allen University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
NCAT | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $383 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 44% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Allen University | ||
| 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 Allen University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 657 students)
NCAT vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Allen University?
- Allen University is 254.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($12,540.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at NCAT than Allen University ($17,050.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Allen University ($9,189 vs. $13,774)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 6.9% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($8,584 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than North Carolina A & T State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allen University students is 11.8% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($11,268 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or NCAT .
- NCAT has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Allen University (43.4%)
NCAT vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Allen University? 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 Allen University and NCAT.
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $24,300)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $8,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($29,000 vs. $37,119)
- NCAT graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($299 vs. $383)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/