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Overview |
UNCSA | PC | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | PC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 500.1% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at PC than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($38,990.00 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 PC ($11,251 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 14.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($11,300 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 216.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($34,379 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 26 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming UNCSA students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or PC? 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 PC and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $8,600 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,100)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/