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Overview |
UNCSA | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elizabethtown College is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (2,021 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 439% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Elizabethtown College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($35,020.00 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 Elizabethtown College ($11,251 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 2.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,642 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 97% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($21,405 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 17 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or Elizabethtown College? 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 Elizabethtown College and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (79% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $12,700 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $39,100)
- Elizabethtown College and UNCSA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elizabethtown College and UNCSA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/