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Overview |
UNCSA | CofC | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 54% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 92.7% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at CofC than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($35,338.00 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 CofC ($11,251 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 0.7% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,902 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 14.4% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($10,868 vs. $9,499)
UNCSA vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 33 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or CofC? 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 CofC and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $7,100 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,100)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CofC 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/