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Overview |
UNCSA | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 84% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNCSA | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 718 students)
UNCSA vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Penn State York?
- Penn State York is 125.1% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Penn State York than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($24,318.00 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 Penn State York ($11,251 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 0.6% lower than costs at Penn State York ($12,902 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (84% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 28.8% larger than aid received Penn State York ($10,868 vs. $8,440)
UNCSA vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 58 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming UNCSA students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or Penn State York? 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 Penn State York and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Penn State York (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $16,200 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,100)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/