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Overview |
AU | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 69% |
Admission |
AU | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1115/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 52% | ||
Campus |
AU | UNCSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,104 students)
AU vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or UNCSA?
- American University is 716.8% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.6% higher at AU than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($53,070.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than AU ($11,251 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 21.7% lower than costs at American University ($12,902 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than American University (69% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 149.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($27,138 vs. $10,868)
AU vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 144 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (40.6%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
AU vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $25,700 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $39,100)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/