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Overview |
UNCSA | UofSC | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCSA | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 89.1% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at UofSC than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($33,528.00 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 UofSC ($11,251 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 9.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($11,780 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 58% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,868 vs. $6,880)
UNCSA vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 112 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or UofSC? 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 UofSC and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $12,600 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $39,100)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UofSC 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/