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Overview |
UNCG | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 69% |
Admission |
UNCG | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 1, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCG | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UNCG | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 52% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCG vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or UNCSA?
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is 46.9% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($6,497.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at UNCSA than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($23,731.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than UNCSA ($10,979 vs. $11,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 30% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($9,924 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (82% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 31.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($10,868 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 73 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCG vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates of University of North Carolina at Greensboro and UNCSA have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/