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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 | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | SVU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
NCAT | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $244 |
Diversity |
NCAT | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 73% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,053 students)
NCAT vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 432.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at SVU than North Carolina A & T State University ($18,858.00 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 SVU ($9,189 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 0.3% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($9,150 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($10,082 vs. $8,188)
NCAT vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 131 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming SVU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or SVU? 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 SVU and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Southern Virginia University (41% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $2,500 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $38,100)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $5,346 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,654 vs. $29,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($244 vs. $299)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/