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Overview |
Louisville | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Louisville | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Louisville | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | UNCSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 1,104 students)
Louisville vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or UNCSA?
- University of Louisville is 89.7% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Louisville than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($28,670.00 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 Louisville ($11,251 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 20.9% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($10,668 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 12.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,216 vs. $10,868)
Louisville vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 51 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
Louisville vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than University of Louisville (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $6,100 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/