AU vs. Carolina University

Comparable Facts

Compare Averett University in Danville, VA with Carolina University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Averett University is larger than Carolina University based on total student enrollment (1,476 students vs. 880 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Averett University is located in Danville, VA (Small City setting); Carolina University is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (Midsize City setting).
• Averett University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Carolina University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Averett University 16:1; Carolina University 17:1.

AU vs. Carolina University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, AU or Carolina University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carolina University than AU ($20,412 vs. $23,471).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carolina University are 14.7% lower than at Averett University ($12,400 vs. $14,530).
• Averett University is 119.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than Carolina University (about $20,975 more per year; $38,550.00 vs. $17,575.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 119.3% higher at AU than at Carolina University (about $20,975 more per year; $38,550.00 vs. $17,575.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Carolina University than at Averett University (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 151.1% larger than aid received by Carolina University students ($29,998 vs. $11,947).

AU vs. Carolina University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, AU or Carolina University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Carolina University and AU.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Averett University 926/1143.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Averett University 15/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: AU - Test optional; Carolina University - Test-free.
• Enrolled freshman AU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Carolina University (3.0).
• AU has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Carolina University (39.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.1% at AU vs. 26.5% at Carolina University.

AU vs. Carolina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for AU and Carolina University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Averett University's six-year graduation rate is 41%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Carolina University.
• Graduates from Averett University have median earnings of about $48,400 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Carolina University.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.