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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 | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | ECU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 89% |
Admission |
NCAT | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $174 |
Diversity |
NCAT | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NCAT | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 3,376 students)
NCAT vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or ECU?
- East Central University is 69.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at NCAT than East Central University ($17,050.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than ECU ($9,189 vs. $10,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 18.4% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($7,752 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than East Central University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 13.9% larger than aid received East Central University ($10,082 vs. $8,853)
NCAT vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 60 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming ECU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at ECU (3.31)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or ECU? 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 ECU and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than East Central University (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $2,200 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,100)
- East Central University students graduate with a $12,122 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($16,878 vs. $29,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($174 vs. $299)
- More ECU 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/