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Overview |
NCAT | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
NCAT | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $211 |
Diversity |
NCAT | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NCAT | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 12% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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 West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 9,242 students)
NCAT vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 80% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.2% higher at NCAT than West Texas A & M University ($17,050.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than West Texas A & M University ($9,189 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 7.4% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($9,179 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than West Texas A & M University (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 34.4% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($10,082 vs. $7,500)
NCAT vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 61 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $6,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/