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Overview |
NCAT | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 840/940 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $214 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
NCAT | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 34% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 656 students)
NCAT vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Wilberforce University?
- Wilberforce University is 239.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($12,020.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at NCAT than Wilberforce University ($17,050.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Wilberforce University ($9,189 vs. $14,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 31.1% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($7,000 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($10,082 vs. $9,380)
NCAT vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 148 points higher than at Wilberforce University (762)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Wilberforce University (16)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- NCAT has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
NCAT vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Wilberforce University (41% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,750 vs. $29,000)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($214 vs. $299)
- More Wilberforce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/