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SCAD UNC Charlotte Rowan University ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW City College of New York Elon UNCG Point Park University WCU ECU| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | PHC | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 409 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 97% |
Admission |
UNCSA | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
UNCSA | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 83% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 409 students)
UNCSA vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 337.1% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at PHC than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($28,400.00 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 PHC ($11,251 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 17.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($11,020 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 24.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($13,531 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or UNCSA .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or PHC? 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 PHC and UNCSA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/