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Denison Oberlin Kalamazoo College SCAD Allegheny College St Olaf Beloit College Earlham Kenyon IWU Pitt DePauw| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | The College of Wooster | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | Wooster | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNCSA | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 778.1% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.4% higher at Wooster than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($57,050.00 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 Wooster ($11,251 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 4.6% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($12,902 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 289.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($42,315 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 129 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or Wooster? 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 Wooster and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (75% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $12,100 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,100)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/