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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State CSU| North Carolina A & T State University | Presbyterian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | PC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
NCAT | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $269 |
Diversity |
NCAT | PC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 46% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,199 students)
NCAT vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 1,001.4% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.7% higher at PC than North Carolina A & T State University ($38,990.00 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 PC ($9,189 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 23.1% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,179 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 241% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($34,379 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 172 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming PC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or PC? 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 PC and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $9,600 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $38,100)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $2,892 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($26,108 vs. $29,000)
- PC graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($269 vs. $299)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/