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WSSU Tarleton UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M UNT A&M Commerce SFASU Morgan State SHSU| North Carolina A & T State University | Midwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | MSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NCAT | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $230 |
Diversity |
NCAT | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 5,784 students)
NCAT vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 66% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.8% higher at NCAT than Midwestern State University ($17,050.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than MSU ($9,189 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 9.4% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,179 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 5.6% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($10,643 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 92 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming MSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or MSU? 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 MSU and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Midwestern State University (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $38,100)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $6,701 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($22,299 vs. $29,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($230 vs. $299)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/