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Overview |
UNCSA | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 88% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNCSA | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 74.4% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Tennessee than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($29,522.00 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 Tennessee ($11,251 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 6.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,150 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (88% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 2.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($10,868 vs. $10,593)
UNCSA vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 106 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $17,200 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee 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/