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Overview |
UNCSA | UC | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 64% |
Admission |
UNCSA | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | UC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UNCSA | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 77% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at UC than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($26,862.00 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 UC ($11,251 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 0.4% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,852 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (69% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 24.4% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,868 vs. $8,733)
UNCSA vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 57 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming UC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or UC? 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 UC and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $6,500 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More UC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/