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Overview |
Kentucky | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 69% |
Admission |
Kentucky | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | UNCSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 1,104 students)
Kentucky vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or UNCSA?
- University of Kentucky is 76.9% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Kentucky than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($30,913.00 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 Kentucky ($11,251 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 13.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,902 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 29.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($14,114 vs. $10,868)
Kentucky vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 35 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
Kentucky vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $11,900 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/