Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Campbell University SCAD Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University BAC CSU UNC Charlotte ASU Clemson Queens WCU Rowan University| Gardner Webb University | University of North Carolina School of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
GWU | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
GWU | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $6,497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
GWU | UNCSA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GWU | UNCSA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
GWU | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | UNCSA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
GWU | UNCSA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 52% | ||
Campus |
GWU | UNCSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,104 students)
GWU vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or UNCSA?
- Gardner Webb University is 380.5% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at GWU than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($31,220.00 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 GWU ($11,251 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 19.8% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($10,770 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 122% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($24,130 vs. $10,868)
GWU vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or GWU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 131 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at GWU (3.74)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
GWU vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Gardner Webb University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $1,400 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,100)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/