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SCAD University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU UNC Charlotte Rowan University ASU JMU RU VWC UNC Chapel Hill UNCW| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | BC | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,231 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,410 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,163 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,649 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,423 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 471 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | BC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UNCSA | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 1,074 students)
UNCSA vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 520.3% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.3% higher at BC than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($40,300.00 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 BC ($11,163 vs. $19,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 7.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,410 vs. $14,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 187.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($36,350 vs. $12,649)
UNCSA vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 74 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming UNCSA students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than UNCSA (33.1%)
UNCSA vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or BC? 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 BC and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $4,000 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $39,100)
- Bridgewater College and UNCSA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and UNCSA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/