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Overview |
Georgia | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 69% |
Admission |
Georgia | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1115/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | UNCSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 1,104 students)
Georgia vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or UNCSA?
- University of Georgia is 50.7% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Georgia than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($28,830.00 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 Georgia ($11,251 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 18.3% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($10,904 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (91% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 6.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($11,559 vs. $10,868)
Georgia vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 144 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (42.5%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
Georgia vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $17,300 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $39,100)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $7,854 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($19,146 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/