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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | Miami | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 92% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Miami?
- Miami University is 120.7% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at Miami than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($35,371.00 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 Miami ($11,251 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 22.6% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,902 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (92% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 35.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($14,752 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 151 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Miami students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or Miami? 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 Miami and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $15,200 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,100)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/