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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte WSC NC State| University of Nebraska at Kearney | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | NCAT | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
UNK | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNK | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $299 |
Diversity |
UNK | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNK | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UNK | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 6,041 students)
UNK vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or NCAT?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 75.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($6,220.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at NCAT than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($17,050.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than UNK ($9,189 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 24.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,179 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney 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 38.5% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,082 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 139 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming UNK students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than NCAT (56.4%)
UNK vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK or NCAT? 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 NCAT and UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $5,300 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,100)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($21,250 vs. $29,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($219 vs. $299)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/