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Overview |
UNCSA | AU | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,231 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,410 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,163 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,649 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCSA | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,423 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 471 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
UNCSA | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | AU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNCSA | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 31% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 1,074 students)
UNCSA vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or AU?
- Anderson University is 403.5% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at AU than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($32,710.00 vs. $24,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than AU ($11,163 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 9.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,290 vs. $13,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 102.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($25,586 vs. $12,649)
UNCSA vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 30 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming UNCSA students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at AU (3.72)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than UNCSA (33.1%)
UNCSA vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or AU? 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 AU and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Anderson University (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina School of the Arts earn on average $1,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/