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Overview |
NCAT | UNCW | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 56% |
Admission |
NCAT | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $211 |
Diversity |
NCAT | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NCAT | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 19% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than NCAT based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 13,487 students)
NCAT vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or UNCW?
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is 25.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($4,443.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at UNCW than North Carolina A & T State University ($19,063.00 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 UNCW ($9,189 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 32% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($9,179 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (92% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 62.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,082 vs. $6,217)
NCAT vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 252 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or UNCW? 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 UNCW and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $6,600 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $38,100)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/