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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| North Carolina A & T State University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Chatham | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $211 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
NCAT | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 2,387 students)
NCAT vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 1,047.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.3% higher at Chatham than North Carolina A & T State University ($40,625.00 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 Chatham ($9,189 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 38.6% lower than costs at Chatham University ($9,179 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 171.1% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($27,330 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or NCAT .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Chatham? 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 Chatham and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/